My Nan had this on the old Beta max tape, everytime I went round I wanted to watch it, my brother took to hiding the tape in the end 😂 I still have that old beta max tape to this day in my loft, one of my fave all time films, coincidentally my other nan chose the name Gemma after Gemma Craven too x
This is a vastly under-rated film, it is comic - pure pantomime, but heart-breaking and pure magic; the things that dreams are made of. A story that wil lalways be true. Who has never put love aside for the 'best'? Only for it to come true in the end. Fortunately, for most of us, life does have a happy ending. And life has a wonderful way of showing us that, if only we took the time to be ourselves.
Real love is unselfish. Real love puts the other person’s best interest ahead of our wants. This scene shows that beautifully! To keep peace in the kingdom and to keep the Prince safe, she gave him up.
I saw this in a theatre in my early 20's and could never forget that song. I too left my dearest love so he could have a better life. I was said to be unsuitable.. and in retrospect, I was. He found a new love and lived happily ever after. I could not love anyone else and have been alone 40 years. I remember this song every year on his Birthday. I still cry every year. Happy, Happy Birthday, my love. May every good things come to you. 💔
TheLibrarian. (guest, R.M. ) To Beryle: That is so sad. I know the deep, sad feelings that come from loss over 40 plus years, but for different reasons. I do hope you find peace somehow : try to enjoy the little pleasures and surprises , when they come. And remember that saying, " It is better to have loved and lost , than never to have loved". And even our wonderful Queen said that sadness and loss are " the price of love". Remember you are a special kind of person who can feel emotion so deeply. Kind thoughts from England. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂.
Your life is precious, Beryle, and I hope you have found meaning in your connections with people and nature despite your sadness. Such enduring unrequited feelings are very beautiful as well as painful. Bless you.
I’m so sorry. That is real love - putting the other’s best interest ahead of ourselves. So few people have this kind of love. I hope you find peace, dear.
This film is so overlooked. After the success of Cinderella (2015) I imagined it would be revived as a spectacular stage show. This song is Gemma Craven's big Eponinesqiue contribution to the film.
Tell him that it wasn't love Say I tried Say I lied Tell him I'm unworthy of What he feels inside Tell him that you heard me say What seemed right Just last night Simply seemed to fade away In the light of day Tell him of the countless other lovers Who I've tantalized, victimized Tell him of the many other times I've played this heartless game Just the same Tell him what i really am Is just a cold and empty shell Tell him anything But not that I love him Tell him that it wasn't love All we shared All we cared Make him hate my memory Make him glad he's free Paint me evil, paint me cruel Say I broke every rule Make him feel that he's a fool For his loving me Don't let him know Why I must leave him Why I must go so far away For if he knew How much I love him No power on earth Could make him stay
I absolutely love this film! And I'm NOT ashamed to say that each time I hear this song, my heart breaks! (HONESTLY!) I've NEVER cried when watching a film..... Apart from this song.
Can we just take a moment to consider exactly what it is Cinderella does here? She gives up the man she loves, perhaps her only chance of happiness, the land she has spent her whole life in, to prevent war. More, she sacrifices her reputation too. She is willing for Edward to see her as a liar so he can move on and she has to carry on living knowing the whole truth and possibly never able to move on. When you look at her face, you actually see how she changes from girl to woman.
@Mike thank God someone agrees! I was watching the film and thought that it was just another one of those that perpetuates the myth life is a fairy tale. Cinderella is a really lovely person and everything and then a fairy Godmother comes in and performs a few tricks, a Prince comes along and whisks her away, solves all her problems. That is a large part of the film, but at least this one also shows a political side. That not everything is perfect and being royal means taking on a duty and responsibility that requires hard decisions.
@Mike Bizarre thing is that I also like the bit where her step mother is sort of forgiven and is sitting at the wedding. It acknowledges the fact that, for better or worse, she and the step sisters are Cinderella's only family and of course she required her step mothers permission to marry. Cinderella is the better person because she doesn't condemn them despite how they treated her. Different versions of Cinderella show variations on this.
Cinderella gets called out all the time for being a doormat who gets walked all over and then gets everything magically fixed for her. It’s blaming the victim and I’ve always thought that it’s so unfair to expect a literal child slave to save herself from such torment and be strong in an active sense of fighting back to fix her problems, when it’s not safe to do so or the change of success is so low. The strength each iteration has is her resilience, her perseverance, her commitment to hope in the face of extreme adversity and this choice she makes in this song in this version exemplifies the strength the character has. This Cinderella is even more gentle and meek than others (animated 1950 Cinderella talks back to her stepmother all the time quite abrasively for example) but here she shows how strong she can be and just how self-sacrificing she is prepared to be for the good of others. I’ve always found Cinderella to be a fantastic role model; it’s sad to admit but sometimes life’s problems can seem insurmountable and sometimes you really are powerless to effect much meaningful change beyond just getting by and trying to help in small little ways. In those dire situations, having the strength to keep hoping and carrying on is very admirable.
Thank you so much! This film meant so much to me, I grew up singing these songs...and trying to waltz lol. I lost everything recently, including a very hard to find copy of the music and film. Massive thanks and hugs 🤗
Is this from a director's cut and/or extended version rather than the original theatrical release which I saw as a child? I only remember the second half of the song, the part which starts when she is going down the stairs ("Tell him that it wasn't love/All we shared, all we cared..."). I remember seeing this film when it first came out...and I remember crying during this song because Cinderella has been asked (forced, really) to give up everything for the sake of her country and the man she loves. Within just a few hours of being reunited with the prince and given reason to have hope and feel happiness, someone snatches it all away from her and even tells her that she must leave her home (which if nothing else has the advantage and comfort of being familiar). Granted, she'll no longer be under her stepmother's thumb and won't be treated as a servant anymore...but even that wouldn't be nearly enough to compensate for what they're making her give up.
Honestly not sure. Found the whole thing on UA-cam somewhere (I think?), and the whole song was in there pretty much as is. Not sure how the story would've benefitted if the song started from the stairs.
ánh hồng, I own the DVD, so yes. It ends very well. It also has an interview with the Sherman brothers who wrote the music and most do the story for this film. They said they wanted to make a Cinderella film from the perspective of the Prince and not just Cinderella. I have always loved this film, and this is my favorite song of the film.
"She certainly acted like a princess."
I rented this movie so many times from the video store they gave it to me in the end. Lol
really? :) my fam recorded it from TV
The DVD is so amazing after the VHS quality haha
My Nan had this on the old Beta max tape, everytime I went round I wanted to watch it, my brother took to hiding the tape in the end 😂 I still have that old beta max tape to this day in my loft, one of my fave all time films, coincidentally my other nan chose the name Gemma after Gemma Craven too x
Now you can get it for free on Tubi.
Same thing happened to me but with Cinderella 3 😂
This is a vastly under-rated film, it is comic - pure pantomime, but heart-breaking and pure magic; the things that dreams are made of. A story that wil lalways be true.
Who has never put love aside for the 'best'? Only for it to come true in the end.
Fortunately, for most of us, life does have a happy ending. And life has a wonderful way of showing us that, if only we took the time to be ourselves.
Real love is unselfish. Real love puts the other person’s best interest ahead of our wants. This scene shows that beautifully! To keep peace in the kingdom and to keep the Prince safe, she gave him up.
I love anyone who loves this song.
I’m still word perfect on it, since I was a child. Great to hear others love it too
Omg I loveeeeee this song it's the best, you have great taste! 👌🏾
Tom Ripley ❤️ 😆
I love you too. 😏
Tom Ripley then you’ll adore me! 😂
I saw this in a theatre in my early 20's and could never forget that song. I too left my dearest love so he could have a better life. I was said to be unsuitable.. and in retrospect, I was. He found a new love and lived happily ever after. I could not love anyone else and have been alone 40 years. I remember this song every year on his Birthday. I still cry every year. Happy, Happy Birthday, my love. May every good things come to you. 💔
Beryle Chambers I hope you find a happy ending soon
TheLibrarian. (guest, R.M. ) To Beryle: That is so sad. I know the deep, sad feelings that come from loss over 40 plus years, but for different reasons. I do hope you find peace somehow : try to enjoy the little pleasures and surprises , when they come. And remember that saying, " It is better to have loved and lost , than never to have loved". And even our wonderful Queen said that sadness and loss are " the price of love". Remember you are a special kind of person who can feel emotion so deeply.
Kind thoughts from England.
🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂.
It's been 19 years for me, and I was suitable but his Parents couldn't see it 😢 This song always speaks to me and I ache for you too. xo
Your life is precious, Beryle, and I hope you have found meaning in your connections with people and nature despite your sadness. Such enduring unrequited feelings are very beautiful as well as painful. Bless you.
I’m so sorry. That is real love - putting the other’s best interest ahead of ourselves. So few people have this kind of love.
I hope you find peace, dear.
This film is so overlooked. After the success of Cinderella (2015) I imagined it would be revived as a spectacular stage show. This song is Gemma Craven's big Eponinesqiue contribution to the film.
This is better than Cinderella 2015.
Tell him that it wasn't love
Say I tried
Say I lied
Tell him I'm unworthy of
What he feels inside
Tell him that you heard me say
What seemed right
Just last night
Simply seemed to fade away
In the light of day
Tell him of the countless other lovers
Who I've tantalized, victimized
Tell him of the many other times
I've played this heartless game
Just the same
Tell him what i really am
Is just a cold and empty shell
Tell him anything
But not that I love him
Tell him that it wasn't love
All we shared
All we cared
Make him hate my memory
Make him glad he's free
Paint me evil, paint me cruel
Say I broke every rule
Make him feel that he's a fool
For his loving me
Don't let him know
Why I must leave him
Why I must go so far away
For if he knew
How much I love him
No power on earth
Could make him stay
Man, I always cry during this song. ALWAYS.
I watched this so many times when I was younger, I always thought she was the beautiful woman in the World.
I absolutely love this film! And I'm NOT ashamed to say that each time I hear this song, my heart breaks! (HONESTLY!) I've NEVER cried when watching a film..... Apart from this song.
Such an underrated film!
This is my favorite song from this movie you can feel the emotion!
One of the best songs in the world!
Saw this movie since I was 7-8...
Crying now...
Can we just take a moment to consider exactly what it is Cinderella does here? She gives up the man she loves, perhaps her only chance of happiness, the land she has spent her whole life in, to prevent war. More, she sacrifices her reputation too. She is willing for Edward to see her as a liar so he can move on and she has to carry on living knowing the whole truth and possibly never able to move on. When you look at her face, you actually see how she changes from girl to woman.
@Mike thank God someone agrees! I was watching the film and thought that it was just another one of those that perpetuates the myth life is a fairy tale. Cinderella is a really lovely person and everything and then a fairy Godmother comes in and performs a few tricks, a Prince comes along and whisks her away, solves all her problems. That is a large part of the film, but at least this one also shows a political side. That not everything is perfect and being royal means taking on a duty and responsibility that requires hard decisions.
@Mike Bizarre thing is that I also like the bit where her step mother is sort of forgiven and is sitting at the wedding. It acknowledges the fact that, for better or worse, she and the step sisters are Cinderella's only family and of course she required her step mothers permission to marry. Cinderella is the better person because she doesn't condemn them despite how they treated her. Different versions of Cinderella show variations on this.
Cinderella gets called out all the time for being a doormat who gets walked all over and then gets everything magically fixed for her. It’s blaming the victim and I’ve always thought that it’s so unfair to expect a literal child slave to save herself from such torment and be strong in an active sense of fighting back to fix her problems, when it’s not safe to do so or the change of success is so low. The strength each iteration has is her resilience, her perseverance, her commitment to hope in the face of extreme adversity and this choice she makes in this song in this version exemplifies the strength the character has. This Cinderella is even more gentle and meek than others (animated 1950 Cinderella talks back to her stepmother all the time quite abrasively for example) but here she shows how strong she can be and just how self-sacrificing she is prepared to be for the good of others. I’ve always found Cinderella to be a fantastic role model; it’s sad to admit but sometimes life’s problems can seem insurmountable and sometimes you really are powerless to effect much meaningful change beyond just getting by and trying to help in small little ways. In those dire situations, having the strength to keep hoping and carrying on is very admirable.
Gemma craven is amazing cinderella and a perfect singer
I love this movie. All the songs are fantastic.
I LOVE THIS MOVIE #1 favorite movie of all time
My favourite song of this wonderful movie.
This song makes me cry every time... this is the hardest scene in the whole movie.
Just beautifl Gemma, thank's for the song that always touches my heart as It was sung from the heart.
This song makes me cry every time I here it...!
Thank you so much! This film meant so much to me, I grew up singing these songs...and trying to waltz lol.
I lost everything recently, including a very hard to find copy of the music and film. Massive thanks and hugs 🤗
My favorite song in the movie!
this is my dads fave movie and im named after her Gemma..
i am crying omg love it xx
i love this movie just wish i could find it
ua-cam.com/video/Cx3_EkBGvYU/v-deo.html here x
Beautiful music she really did have a great voice
Love this
My childhood
Artemis Stone me too!!!
Started watching this movie cus it was on our tv... i love this song, it has emotion
Love this song :)
She had a great voice gemma craven
Good film
Love this movie ❤️🎶🎶
so true!
Great songs
Good film
Is this from a director's cut and/or extended version rather than the original theatrical release which I saw as a child? I only remember the second half of the song, the part which starts when she is going down the stairs ("Tell him that it wasn't love/All we shared, all we cared...").
I remember seeing this film when it first came out...and I remember crying during this song because Cinderella has been asked (forced, really) to give up everything for the sake of her country and the man she loves. Within just a few hours of being reunited with the prince and given reason to have hope and feel happiness, someone snatches it all away from her and even tells her that she must leave her home (which if nothing else has the advantage and comfort of being familiar). Granted, she'll no longer be under her stepmother's thumb and won't be treated as a servant anymore...but even that wouldn't be nearly enough to compensate for what they're making her give up.
Honestly not sure. Found the whole thing on UA-cam somewhere (I think?), and the whole song was in there pretty much as is. Not sure how the story would've benefitted if the song started from the stairs.
It's from the original release.
AWw
sigh x
Does this movie have a happy ending?
ánh hồng, I own the DVD, so yes. It ends very well. It also has an interview with the Sherman brothers who wrote the music and most do the story for this film. They said they wanted to make a Cinderella film from the perspective of the Prince and not just Cinderella. I have always loved this film, and this is my favorite song of the film.
It's a cinderella movie of course it does.
I love this movie❤