1937: Snow White - The Making of Walt's First Masterpiece

Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of the most monumental films in animation. The first color and sound feature length animated movie. It’s beloved by millions and still today regarded as one of the greatest animated films, what is it that makes Snow White so timeless? This is the story of Walt’s first masterpiece.

The story of the making of Snow White is one of technological wonder. The behind the scenes inventions that helped make the film advanced the whole history of animation! Use of the multi plane camera, new animation techniques and cel technology, combined with music, songs and a memorable cast of characters has made is a favorite for adults and kids alike.

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[theonewhocooks]

Man the 30s were so far ahead of its time (animation wise)

[deepanshusinghal]

Even after more than 80 years the animation hasn't aged a bit
I was amazed at how beautiful it all looked

[cheery-hex]

Imo, no modern animation can hold a candle to the witch transformation scene. It's simply astounding!

[maxxdelarge]

I remember watching this film as an adult in 2000. I couldn't believe how perfectly animated it was, being such an old film. But the emotions it causes, joy, tenderness and sorrow, is what makes it a timeless animated movie.

[Austinator]

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves essentially defines what animation should be. It shouldn't be surprising why Walt Disney Animation is the king of all feature animation.

[BigBadMadDog.]

I loved this film as a kid, when I first found out it was made in 1937, I was absolutely shocked. The animation has not aged a bit.

[lillauser]

I just watched this today 25 years old
It is unbelievably good
I couldn't believe my eyes, especially it is so old

[АннаТрофимова-тз]

It remains my favourite Disney princess movie. Every scene, supplemented by the marvellous music, is a complete masterpiece!

[Beatngu]

My favorite Disney princess of all time! My family called me little snow white when I was little. I had black curly hair, lips red, rosey cheeks, and pale skin as snow. I love her so much ❤❤❤

[FilmQualia]

Considering its quality, this essay is crazyyy under-watched. Marvellous history, analysis and animation. 👏

[orboakin]

No joke. This was the first disney movie I ever watched. My father bought me and my sister a bootlegged VHS of the movie when we were kids in Nigeria in 2000. It is still a favorite of mine! Such a wonderful, well animated and written movie😄😄 Thank you Walt Disney. You are the greatest.

[hamburgareable]

Oh, Snow white is my favorite, one of the greatest feature film cartoons that Disney ever facilitated in his career and its success, coupled with its timeless hand-drawn animation quality, has been unequalled up to this day. The first movie is always the starting point. There is absolutely zero question about that.

[danthsmith]

You forget the brilliance of the songs. Timeless

[MrDebkumarbasu]

The water ripples in the achieve that quality of realism in traditional animation in

[goopie]

This has to be my favourite episode so far. I watch a lot of cartoons and animations in general and the idea of characters being emotional and having personalities is so common today that the fact that it once wasn't completely slipped my mind. I've always seen Snow Whit somewhat of a "starting point" for Disney animations but the thought of it being revolutionary in terms of storytelling and animation was something new to me.
Thank you for this episode and I look forward to the next one :)

[ggt]

Yes! Snow White! The most iconic princess of all time. And animated film ever. I love it . Always . Watching it tonight. Adrianna Caselotti was/-is pretty.

[dascyne]

My most prized collector's piece is a production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. It's a beautiful iconic image from the end of the "Whistle While You Work" number with the bird perched on her finger. This drawing was used to make a production cel which was painted for a single frame in that shot.

[naranara]

This is an insanely beautiful and well-made film. I really can't believe it predates 3 of my grandparents.

[CeeLiberty]

Awesome info! Great video.
My heart hurts at the horror that is happening to the "new" Snow White"
Walt is rolling in his grave...again!

[vicenteortegarubilar]

There was a beautiful feel I always had each time I watched this film as a kid and after I knew the history of the movie and how important it was, the experience became better. Great video, it makes me want to run in the woods and sing (but probably I will not do it)