Snowball Express

About Snowball Express

"Snowball Express" is an American comedy slapstick-style film made by The Walt Disney Company in 1972. The movie, directed by Norman Tokar, revolves around the story of a man who leaves behind his job in the city to manage a dilapidated but grand hotel in the small resort town of Silver Hill.

Making / Production

The movie was made under the banner of Walt Disney Productions and is considered one of the classic Disney comedies of the 70s. It's directed by Norman Tokar and written by Don Tait, Jim Parker, and Arnold Margolin. The film was shot on location in Colorado with the Grand Imperial Hotel serving as the fictional "Snowball Express".

Actors

• Dean Jones as Johnny Baxter: A seemingly everyday accountant who suddenly inherits a grand hotel. Jones brings a unique blend of humor and infectious optimism to his character.
• Nancy Olson as Sue Baxter: Baxter's wife and the sensible, level-headed balance to Johnny's enthusiasm. Olson offers a grounded performance amid the comedic chaos.
• Harry Morgan as Jesse McCord: An eccentric handyman who aids the Baxters in their endeavor. Morgan's excellent comedic timing adds an extra layer of humor to the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Snowball Express" is the first Disney film to use the Ski-Doo snowmobile for stunt work.
• In one of the memorable scenes, Johnny unknowingly partakes in a hazardous downhill ski run which has become a classic comic sequence.

Quotes

• "Well, there's no business like snow business." - Johnny Baxter
• "Why do you always have to look on the bright side?" - Sue Baxter

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie's upbeat and playful score is created by Disney regular, Robert F. Brunner.
• The film's theme is "It's The Truth," which is sung by the character Johnny Baxter during the end credits.