The early sketches of a dreamer
The high-stakes gamble of Snow White
The studio goes to war and branches out
Building a physical kingdom
The magic behind the curtain
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Real-life inspiration: Snow White's dance moves were copied frame-by-frame from live-action footage of dancer Marge Champion.
An undertaking or decision that involves a significant risk in the hope of a favorable result. To finance Snow White, Walt Disney mortgaged his home and studio before its 1937 release.
In which 1937 Disney animated short film did the multiplane camera make its very first test debut?
What derogatory nickname did Hollywood insiders give to the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs before its release?
How much did the final budget of the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs balloon to, forcing Walt to mortgage his home?
What innovative camera did Disney invent in 1937 to create a three-dimensional depth effect in animated films?
Which real-life modern dancer did Walt Disney hire as a motion model for the character of Snow White?
Which bank executive saved the production of Snow White by agreeing to loan Disney money after viewing a rough cut of the film?
What was the first commercially released film to use the full three-strip Technicolor process, produced by Disney in 1932?