The story of is a landmark 1934 animated short featuring Betty Boop in a colorful retelling of the classic fairytale. The Story of Poor Cinderella
: As Betty weeps, her fairy godmother appears. To grant Betty's wish to attend the ball, the godmother instructs her to gather a pumpkin, mice, and lizards. With a wave of a wand, these items transform into a magnificent coach, horses, and a footman. Poor Cinderella Betty Boop
: Produced by Fleischer Studios , this was their very first color film, utilizing the two-color Cinecolor process. The story of is a landmark 1934 animated
: This is the only film from the Fleischer era where Betty Boop is depicted with red hair instead of her signature black. With a wave of a wand, these items
: At the palace, the Prince is instantly smitten—in one scene, Cupid even hits him with a hammer to send him "falling" for her. The two dance until the clock strikes twelve, forcing Betty to flee and leave behind a single glass slipper.
: Betty's rags are replaced by a resplendent white evening gown and the iconic glass slippers. The fairy godmother gives her one strict warning: she must return by midnight, or the magic will vanish.