Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

About Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a classic American animated film released in 1937. It's the first full-length cell-animated feature in motion picture history. This timeless fairy tale tells the story of a beautiful princess, Snow White, who is hated by her stepmother, the Evil Queen, because Snow White's beauty surpasses the Queen's. After an ordered assassination attempt fails, Snow White finds refuge in a cottage, home to seven kind-hearted dwarfs. However, the evil queen is determined to end Snow White's life, leading to a thrilling climax. The film ends with a magical twist – a prince breaking the evil queen’s spell with love's first kiss.

Making / Production

Produced by Walt Disney Productions, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs marked a significant breakthrough in the creation of full-length animated films. It took three years to make the movie, with a team of 570 artists and technicians who drafted more than two million sketches.

Actors

• Adriana Caselotti: Played the role of Snow White. Her angelic voice and innocence enhanced the character's charm and made it one of the most loved Disney princesses.
• Lucille La Verne: Voiced the Evil Queen and the old hag. Her dual performance perfectly captured the antagonist's spiteful jealousy and wicked nature.
• Roy Atwell, Pinto Colvig, Billy Gilbert, Otis Harlan, Scotty Mattraw, and Billy Bletcher: Voiced the seven dwarfs, each artist excellently bringing life to the endearing and distinctive characters.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first feature-length animated film ever made.
• The film originally cost $1.49 million to make, a huge sum for a movie at that time.
• The movie is based on the German fairy tale by Brothers Grimm.
• It was also the first American film to have a soundtrack album released simultaneously with the film.

Awards

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs received an honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards, presented in one full-sized statue and seven miniature ones.

Quotes

• "Remember, you're the one who can fill the world with sunshine." - Snow White
• "Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?" - Evil Queen
• "Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, it's home from work we go." - Seven Dwarfs

Music, Soundtrack

• "Someday My Prince Will Come" - Adriana Caselotti (Snow White)
• "Whistle While You Work" - Adriana Caselotti and The Seven Dwarfs
• "Heigh-Ho" - The Seven Dwarfs