The Czechoslovakian-East German co-production of the Bohemian variation of the fairy tale (Tři oříšky pro Popelku, Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella) opened in theatres on this day in 1973. 
Enduring and shown around Christmas time and making the circuit through the channels much like It’s A Wonderful Life the primary filming location was Schloss Moritzburg between Meissen and Dresden. The village is in a frenzy as the royal entourage will be stopping en route to their nearby castle, with rumours that the eligible Prince (portrayed by Rolf Hoppe) will choose a bride during the local fête. Cinderella’s step mother keeps her busy with menial and seemingly impossible chores in order to keep the competition to a minimum and showcase her less attractive and wicked step-sister. Doves, however, come to Cinderella’s assistance and finishes the tasks, affording her the free time to wander in the woods and encounter the prince and his hunting party, who are impressed with her equestrian skills. Later gifted three wish-granting filberts, Cinderella is able to regale herself with various disguises to become the King-of-the-Hunt as well as the belle of the ball.
synchronoptica
one year ago: another penny black, assorted links to revisit plus the Word of the Year
two years ago: another Word of the Year plus a starting point to restore our burning world
three years ago: The Mask (1961), the Sistine Chapel opened to the public plus indigenous characters in comics
four years ago: a space odyssey, World Vegan Day, more mushrooming plus Blade Runner
five years ago: Trump activates the army to guard the border, movie ratings, an Ansel Adams’ photograph plus a bio brick
