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Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella lies sprawled on the floor of a gym with a barbell pinning him down, wearing light pants, a white shirt, and white shoes.
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Cinderfella

film by Tashlin [1960]
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Jerry Lewis as Cinderfella lies sprawled on the floor of a gym with a barbell pinning him down, wearing light pants, a white shirt, and white shoes.
Cinderfella Jerry Lewis in Cinderfella (1960), directed by Frank Tashlin.

"Cinderfella" is a 1960 film directed by Frank Tashlin, starring Jerry Lewis. The movie is a comedic retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale. In this version, Lewis plays a character who is mistreated by his stepmother and stepsisters, much like the original Cinderella. Tashlin was known for his satirical comedies that blended the visual style of animation with live-action filmmaking, often spoofing popular culture. "Cinderfella" fits this pattern by adapting a well-known fairy tale with a comedic twist.123

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