The multiplane camera also enhancedSnow White’svisual magic byenabling more dynamic effects.

These little quirks not only conveyed their personalities non-verbally but also made the characters feel alive and relatable.

Upon release,Snow Whitetranscended all expectations, grossing $8 million during its initial run.

Blended image showing the animated and live-action versions of Snow White.

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4It Received an Honorary Academy Award

“Isn’t it bright and shiny!

Aren’t you proud of it, Mr.

Snow Whiteshowed the world thatanimation could tell complex storiesthat could pull at the heartstrings just as effectively as live-action.

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Beloved child starShirley Templepresented Walt withone regular-sized Oscar and seven miniature onesto represent Snow White and the dwarfs.

Snow Whiterepresents Walt’s sheer determination and belief in his vision.

At one point during production, Roy told Walt that they needed $250,000 to finish production.

The Evil Queen holding a chest in ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’.

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Simply put, the reason whySnow Whiteis the most important Disney movie is becauseit was the company’s first.

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The blue print for the multiplane camera, seen in “Tricks of Our Trade."

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Snow White dances with Dopey to “The Silly Song” in ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’

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The seven dwarfs bow their heads around Snow White’s body

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Snow White singing to a bird on her finger in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs_1937 movie

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Snow White praying before bed in the dwarf’s cottage

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Walt Disney holding up a drawing of Bambi

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The wicked witch giving Snow White the poisoned apple in Disney’s Snow White

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Snow White (Adriana Caselotti) sings to a group of forest animals in ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’.

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