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3''WesternAnimation/PoorCinderella'' is a 1934 animated short produced by Creator/FleischerStudios. It is the inaugural entry in the ''WesternAnimation/ColorClassics'' series and is the only color appearance of WesternAnimation/BettyBoop, who plays the titular character.
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5It is noted that this is the first Fleischer cartoon produced in color, in this case Cinecolor, as Creator/WaltDisney had the exclusive rights to the Technicolor process for use in his ''WesternAnimation/SillySymphonies''. It is also the first use of the Fleischers' patented "stereoptical" process that allows animated characters to exist over live models, giving the settings a sense of depth and realism.
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7This short is currently in the PublicDomain.
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9!!This short contains examples of:
10* AdaptedOut: Cinderella's WickedStepmother.
11* AnimationBump: This was the first Fleischer cartoon to use the 3D tabletop process, after all. Also, the animation on the human figures look excellent, something even Disney took years to perfect.
12* CupidsArrow: A little cupid does this to The Prince, but in this case, it's Cupid's mallet.
13* DanceOfRomance: Like in the original tale, Cinderella (Betty Boop) and the Prince dance with each other while falling in love.
14* TheEnd: The end title reading "Finis" appears in two closing doors that close in on the stepsisters' heads to shut them up.
15* IWantSong: The title song.
16* LoveAtFirstSight: The Prince when he first sees Betty at the ball.
17* MickeyMousing
18* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: A caricature of Rudy Vallee appears at the ball.
19* RedHeadedStepchild: Cinderella. Betty Boop's hair was colored red instead of the usual black to take advantage of the limited Cinecolor process.
20* {{Rotoscoping}}: Used for the horses' galloping as they begin to depart, and later the dance between Cinderella and her prince.
21* SignificantGreenEyedRedhead: Betty Boop fills this role as Cinderella.
22* SpinningClockHands: Appears while Cinderella is being overworked.
23* TriumphantReprise: The title song is sung again as Cinderella and her prince ride of in their wedding coach.
24* WhenTheClockStrikesTwelve:
25-->'''Fairy Godmother:''' Remember, when the clock strikes twelve, you must be home by then.\
26For should you fail to be in bed, you'll be in rags again.

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