Chapter 1

The early sketches of a dreamer

Chapter 2

The high-stakes gamble of Snow White

Chapter 3

The studio goes to war and branches out

Chapter 4

Building a physical kingdom

Chapter 5

The magic behind the curtain

YOUR GOAL

Master of The hand that drew a mouse and built an empire

Ch 2 · The high-stakes gamble of Snow White
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gamble (noun)
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.

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Fun Fact

Real-life inspiration: Snow White's dance moves were copied frame-by-frame from live-action footage of dancer Marge Champion.

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Gossip

Which classic Disney princess has the most memorable story?

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Quiz

In which 1937 Disney animated short film did the multiplane camera make its very first test debut?

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What derogatory nickname did Hollywood insiders give to the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs before its release?

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How much did the final budget of the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs balloon to, forcing Walt to mortgage his home?

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What innovative camera did Disney invent in 1937 to create a three-dimensional depth effect in animated films?

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Which real-life modern dancer did Walt Disney hire as a motion model for the character of Snow White?

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Which bank executive saved the production of Snow White by agreeing to loan Disney money after viewing a rough cut of the film?

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What was the first commercially released film to use the full three-strip Technicolor process, produced by Disney in 1932?

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What unique award did Walt Disney receive at the 11th Academy Awards in 1939 for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

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