86 Years Ago Snow White Premiered for the First Time 

On 21st December 1937, Walt Disney created history by launching the first full-length animated movie. It was named “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves”. It premiered at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Soon it became a classic. Even after 86 years of release, this movie captivates the hearts of millions.

This movie is based on a German fairytale written by the Grimm Brothers. It tells the story of a young princess named Snow white who was sent away from her town. It was her evil stepmother who sent her away. She meets the seven dwarfs and forms a meaningful friendship with them. The movie ends with a ‘happily ever after’ as the young princess’ life is saved by the first Disney prince, Prince Florian. 

In 1939, Walt Disney was given an honorary Oscar for this masterpiece. A special Oscar statue with seven other smaller statues was made to represent Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film became a huge success. It was nominated for Oscars in the best music score category. To date, this movie remains a significant part of the history of Hollywood and every single movie industry, as it paved the way for animated movies.