---
title: "Poor Cinderella"
year: 1934
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/poor-cinderella-1934"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 147848
imdb_id: "tt0025665"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 11
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 42
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Poor Cinderella (1934) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/poor-cinderella-1934

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Poor Cinderella is an animated short film released in the United States on August 3, 1934, featuring the character Betty Boop. The original title of the film is Betty Boop in Poor Cinderella. It was produced by Fleischer Studios and falls into the animation, fantasy, and family genres with a runtime of eleven minutes. The film was directed by Dave Fleischer and Seymour Kneitel, with voice work by Mae Questel and William Pennell. Poor Cinderella holds the distinction of being Fleischer Studios first color film, as well as the only appearance of Betty Boop in color during the Fleischer era. In the story, Cinderella, played by Betty, attends the ball with the assistance of her fairy godmother. Later in the plot, she is identified when only her foot fits the glass slipper.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dave Fleischer
- **Networks / Studios**: Fleischer Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bonnie Poe** as *Cinderella / Fairy Godmother / Stepsisters (voice) (uncredited)*
- **Jack Mercer** as *Various (voice) (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Poor Cinderella online?
Poor Cinderella is currently available to watch or stream on Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Poor Cinderella worth watching?
Poor Cinderella holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 42 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Poor Cinderella and when was it released?
Poor Cinderella is a feature film with a runtime of 11 minutes. It was released in 1934. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Poor Cinderella?
Poor Cinderella was directed by Dave Fleischer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Poor Cinderella — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/147848)
- [Poor Cinderella - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Cinderella)
- [Poor Cinderella (1934) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/147848-poor-cinderella/cast)
- [Poor Cinderella (Short 1934) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025665/)
- [Poor Cinderella (1934) (1934)](https://www.listal.com/)

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