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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Director: David Hand, Rated Approved

Walt Disney's new characters in his first full-length production!

Film ClipStarring: (the voices of) Adriana Caselotti, Lucille La Verne, Roy Atwell, Pinto Colvig, Otis Harlan, Scotty Mattraw, Billy Gilbert, Eddie Collins, Harry Stockwell

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"Famed is thy beauty, Majesty. But hold, a lovely maid I see. Rags cannot hide her gentle grace. Alas, she is more fair than thee." - Magic Mirror

Why watch this? This Disney classic was the first cartoon feature film. Yes, it started it all.

Plot Summary: It follows the orphaned princess Snow White whose wicked stepmother, the Queen, cannot contain her jealousy for the young girl's beauty. The queen orders her Huntsman to take Snow White into the forest and kill her. He cannot do the deed and tells the princess to flee and never return. Along her way, Snow White is befriended by the forest's animals, and seven pint-sized miners. 

Dad's Preview: Walt Disney's stellar career began with this cinematic re-telling of an 1812 German fairy tale. This treasure many themes that Disney will continue to explore: evil stepmothers, true love's kiss, and catchy musical numbers. For 1937, film was unequaled and extremely popular throughout the world. It ushered in the golden age of animation, and remained the highest-grossing animated film for 55 years. It has some fairly scary moments, but it is adorably cute and a classic masterpiece.   


Walt Disney Productions; RKO Radio Pictures

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