''A Coach for Cinderella'' is a 1936

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for Jaminson Handy, the film is an

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Summary

The story begins with Cinderella wishing to have a better life, away from her evil stepsisters. There is a gnome that is watching Cinderella live a strenuous life. When Cinderella falls asleep the gnome takes Cinderella's measurements, then leaves to meet other gnomes in the woods. He tells them that Cinderella has done quite a bit for them when they were in need, so they should return the favor. The gnomes decide to help Cinderella by making her a dress for the ball, and a car that she can travel in. They use various things around the

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to make her a carriage. Then, they put it through the "modernizer" and at the end of the clip it is revealed to be a new Chevrolet. Cinderella then goes out to the ball in the car, with the rest of the story told by the sequel ''

A Ride for Cinderella ''A Ride for Cinderella'' is a 1937 Technicolor cartoon sponsored film, and is a sequel to ''A Coach for Cinderella''. The storyline is simple: Cinderella meets her young prince, but has to leave him when the clock turns to midnight. Meanwhile, th ...

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This film is in the public domain.Automotive Wayback Machine: The Jam Handy Organization Archive-The Truth About Cars
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