The Magic Riddle

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The Magic Riddle

1991

1h 29m

5.0(8 votes)

Animation

Family

Fantasy

Overview

Orphaned Cindy, short for Cinderella, is an indentured servant to her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, in this mash-up of different fairytales, including Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Pinocchio

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3 featured cast members

Starring

Ross Higgins

(voice)

Robyn Moore

Cindy (voice)

Keith Scott

(voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Yoram Gross
Written by: Yoram Gross
Leonard Lee

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