1944 - Snow White Returns

Prior to 1944, it was not common for a film to return to theaters once its initial run was over. Regardless of how beloved or successful a movie became, audiences weren't guaranteed to ever see it again once its original release was finished.

 

In 1944, however, Walt Disney Productions decided to test out a reissue of  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In the seven years that had passed since the original release, a new generation of children had grown up never having seen the film.

 

The reissue was a huge success, starting a tradition that continues until today, with DVD and Blu-ray reissues of Disney's biggest hits.

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1939 - A Special Oscar

The Academy Awards pretty much ignored Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1938. The public wasn't happy about it so the Academy decided to present Walt Disney with a whimsical, honorary trophy featuring a full sized statuette and seven small ones. Presented by Shirley Temple, the statue can be seen at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco's Presidio.

1937 - Snow White Premieres

In 1937, the first project that would be labeled "Disney's Folly" would premiere at the Carthay Circle Theater- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Mr. Disney would be proud that the biggest names in Hollywood turned out for his crazy "kiddie picture". Snow White would become a phenomenon, bringing huge profits to the studio.

1935 - Adriana Caselotti

In 1935, production began on a project that Hollywood would call "Disney's Folly"- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Walt Disney would cast his first princess- Adriana Caselotti- as Snow White. Movie history was on the verge of being created.