Among the icons of traditional Disney princesses, Snow White occupies a unique spot. Taken from the Brothers Grimm tale of the identical name, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves historically emerged as the foremost animated feature to grace cinemas upon its debut in 1937, subsequently impacting filmmakers from Orson Welles to Federico Fellini. As observed by New York Times critic Frank S. Nugent in his review from the ’30s, “If you miss it, you’ll be missing the 10 best pictures of 1938.” Walt Disney’s rendition of the 19th-century German folk story ultimately achieved the highest box-office success ever up to that time—solidifying his position as a major force in Hollywood in the process.
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Oct, Fri, 2023