Ella Cinders (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1926, Ella Cinders is a comedy and romance film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Poor Ella Cinders is much abused by her evil step-mother and step-sisters. When she wins a local beauty contest she jumps at the chance to get out of her dead-end life and go to Hollywood, where she is promised a job in the movies. When she arrives in Hollywood, she discovers that the contest was a scam and the job non-existent. But through pluck, luck, and talent, she makes it in the movies anyway, and finds true love.
Who’s in it. Ella Cinders stars Colleen Moore as Ella Cinders, Lloyd Hughes as Waite Lifter, Vera Lewis as Ma Cinders and Doris Baker as Lotta Pill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ella Cinders has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ella Cinders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ella Cinders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ella Cinders (1926)?
- In US, Ella Cinders is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ella Cinders worth watching?
- Ella Cinders holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ella Cinders?
- Ella Cinders stars Colleen Moore, Lloyd Hughes, Vera Lewis, Doris Baker and Emily Gerdes.
- When was Ella Cinders released?
- Ella Cinders was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.