The fairest film of all – Snow White reassessed – Page 4

Albert Hurter, a German artist in the tradition of European illustration, was the graphic genius behind much of the film’s detailing. Given a free hand by Disney to produce a series of inspirational sketches, the modelling of the dwarfs’ cottage (Grumpy’s organ, the stairs, beds and woodcarving) owes much to his talent. Gustav Tenggren, a … Read more

With a smile and a song – Adriana Caselotti

Adriana Caselotti, the voice of Snow White, talks to Brian Sibley. Once upon a time, long ago, a great and powerful Wizard of Hollywoodland decided to create something magical called The-Worlds-First-Feature-Length-Sound-and-Colour-Animated-Cartoon-Film. But, so the legend runs, before he could do this he had first to search for and find a fairy-tale princess… There is a … Read more

Snow White meets Giovanni Morelli – Page 2

6. In the story sketches and animation layouts the drawing styles of the different artists are quite evident. This artist draws Snow White as a tall, slim young woman, whose total height is nearly seven times the height of her head.   7. These body proportions largely carry through into the same section of the … Read more

Snow White – Behind the Magic Mirror

It took 750 artists three years to produce Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Richard Holliss looks at the innovation that went on behind the scenes. Almost as legendary as the premiere itself of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, was the reception it received from the celebrity audience. Hardened movie-moguls and their … Read more