Cinderella (1950) · 29 quotes
Most-quoted character in Cinderella (1950): in 19 of its 29 quotes
Most scenes with: Lady Tremaine (6), Grand Duke (5), Drizella (4)
What? In a trap? Then why didn't you say so?
Cinderella A dream is a wish your heart makes
When you're fast asleep.
In dreams you will lose your heartaches.
Whatever you wish for, you keep.
Have faith in your dreams, and someday
Your rainbow will come smiling through.
No matter how your heart is grieving,
If you keep on believing,
The dreams that you wish will come true.
Cinderella No, I mean it. Lucifer has his good points, too. For one thing, he... Well, sometimes he... Hmmm. There must be something good about him.
Cinderella No, please! [Lady Tremaine locks the door, thus Cinderella is left trying to pull the door handle in vain.] Oh, you can't do this, you just can't... Let me out! You must let me out! YOU CAN'T KEEP ME IN HERE! [cries desperately] Oh, please...
Leave the sewing to the women.
You go get some trimmin'.
I give up. Even I couldn't expect the boy to—
Well, if I may say so, Your Majesty, I did try to warn you; but you, Sire, are incurably romantic. No doubt you saw the whole pretty picture in detail. The young prince bowing to the assembly. Suddenly he stops. He looks up. For, lo, there she stands. The girl of his dreams. Who she is or whence she came, he knows not, nor does he care for his heart tells him that here, here is the maid he is predestined to be his bride. A pretty plot for fairy tales, Sire. But in real life...oh, no. No, it was foredoomed to failure.
Failure, eh? Ha-ha! Take a look at that, you pompous windbag!
But, Sire, this slipper may fit any number of girls.
That's his problem. He's given his word; we'll hold him to it.
No, no, your Highness. I'll have nothing to do with it.
You'll try this on EVERY MAID in my kingdom. And, if the shoe fits... Bring her in.
Drizella? Drizella.
Mmm? What?
Get up. Quick, this instant. We haven't a moment to lose. [goes into Anastasia's room] Anastasia? Anastasia. Get up, Anastasia.
Oh, everyone's talking about it. The whole kingdom. Oh, hurry now. He'll be here any minute.
The Grand Duke. He's been hunting all night.
Hunting?
For that girl. The one who lost her slipper at the ball last night. They say he's madly in love with her.
The Duke is?
Oh, no, no, no. The Prince.
Cinderella Oh please, you don't think that I would—
Hold your tongue! Now, it seems we have time on our hands.
Cinderella But I was only trying to—
Silence! Time for vicious practical jokes. Perhaps we can put it to better use. Now let me see... There's the large carpet in the main hall; clean it! And the windows, upstairs and down; wash them! Oh yes, and the tapestries and the draperies—
Cinderella But I just finished—
Do them again! And don't forget the garden. Then scrub the terrace, sweep the halls and the stairs, clean the chimneys. And of course there's the mending and the sewing and the laundry... Oh yes, and one more thing. See that Lucifer gets his bath.
And, by royal command, every eligible maiden is to attend!
Why, that's us!
And I'm so eligible!
Cinderella Why, that means I can go too!
Hah! Her, dancing with the Prince. [laughing]
I'd be honored, Your Highness. [holds out her flute] Would you mind holding my broom? [both waltz in place, laughing derisively]
Cinderella Well, why not? After all I'm still a member of the family, and it said, "by royal command, every eligible maiden is to attend."
Well, I see no reason why you can't go... if you get all your work done.
Cinderella Oh, I will. I promise.
And, if you can find something suitable to wear.
Cinderella I'm sure I can. Oh, thank you, Stepmother.
Of course. I said, if.
Poor Cinderelly. Ev'ry time she find a minute, that's the time when they begin it. "Cinderelly! Cinderelly!"
Cinderella!
Cinderelly, Cinderelly.Night and day it's Cinderelly.Make the fire! Fix the breakfast!Wash the dishes! Do the moppin'!
And the sweeping, and the dustingThey always keep her hopping.
Keep-a busy, Cinderelly!
Yeah. Keep-a busy.
Well, hop in, my dear. We can't waste time.
Cinderella Oh, but—
Now, now, don't try to thank me.
Cinderella Oh, I wasn't... I mean, I do, but don't you think my dress—
Yes, it's lovely, dear, love... [actually sees it] Good heavens, child! You can't go in that!
Cinderella Why, it's like a dream. A wonderful dream come true.
Yes, my child, but like all dreams, well, I'm afraid this can't last forever. You have only until midnight, and—
Cinderella Midnight? Oh, thank you—
Oh, now, just a minute. You must understand, my dear: On the stroke of twelve, the spell will be broken, and everything will be as it was before.
Cinderella Oh, I understand, but... it's more than I ever hoped for.
Bless you, my child. I... [realizing] Goodness me! It's getting late. Hurry up, dear. The ball can't wait. Have a good time. Dance, be gay. Now, off you go. You're on your way.
Cinderella Oh my goodness.
Prince Charming What's the matter?
Cinderella It's midnight.
Prince Charming Yes, so it is, but...
Cinderella Goodbye.
Prince Charming No, no, wait. You can't go now. It's only...
Cinderella Oh, I must, please. Please, I must.
Prince Charming But why?
Cinderella Well, I... Oh, the Prince. I haven't met the Prince.
Prince Charming The Prince? But didn't you know—
Cinderella Goodbye!
Prince Charming No, wait. Come back. Please come back! I don't even know your name. How will I find you? Wait! Please wait!
Cinderella Goodbye!
I say, young lady! Who is she?
He's here! He's here, the Duke-Duke!
Who?
The Grand Duke, with the slipper! Gotta get that key quick!
Duke-Duke! Key-key! Quick-quick!
You are the only ladies of the household, I hope— [catches himself] I—I presume.
There's no one else, your Grace.
Quite so. Good day, good day.
Cinderella Your Grace! Your Grace! Please, wait. May I try it on?
Oh. Pay no attention to her.
It's only Cinderella.
Our scullery maid.
From the kitchen.
Absolutely ridiculous.
She's out of her mind.
Yes, just an imaginative child!
Madame, my orders were every maiden!
Oh, no! Oh, no, no, no, no. Oh, this is terrible. [gasps] The King! What will he say? [clutches his throat] What will he do!?
Cinderella But, perhaps, if it would help—
No, no, nothing can help now. Nothing!
Cinderella But, you see, I have the other slipper.
[Overjoyed, he kisses it several times before placing it on her foot.] About Cinderella (1950 film)[edit]
And this too, Cinderella, my slippers. Now don't forget-
Cinderella, take my dress! Here, mend the buttonholes.
Press my skirt as well, and mind the ruffle. You're always-
And, Cinderella...
Cinderella Yes?
If you're through, and before you begin your regular chores, I have a few little things.
Cinderella Very well. [leaves the room]
Mother, I don't see why everyone else seems to have such nice things to wear, and I always end up in these old rags. This sash! [throws it on the floor] Why, I wouldn't be seen dead in it!
You should talk. [throws them on the floor] These beads! [kicks them] I'm sick of looking at them! Trash!
Oh, I hate-
I don't see why I can't have-
[The other girls leave the room]
Girls, please! After all, we did it make a bargain. Didn’t we Cinderella? And I never go back on my word. Hmm. How very clever. These beads… they give it just the right touch. Don’t you think so, Drizella?
No, I don’t! I think she’s… Why, you little thief! They’re my beads! Give them here!
Cinderella Oh, no!
Oh, and look that’s my sash! Wearing my sash! She’s can’t!
