By far, one of Disney's greatest creations. The inspiring love story had a difficult road during production, but Walt's determination and love for film shined through when Snow White was aired for the first time. Based off the famous Brothers Grimm Snow White, Walt's version was sweet and classical and was the very first fully animated feature film. Snow White was created using 2D light boxes, so it was a very long journey indeed. With the production costing ten times more than the Silly Symphony series, Walt was in for hard times ahead. His brother and business partner, Roy Disney and wife Lillian trued to talk him out of it and he received critical claims throughout production by the Hollywood film industry. At one point he even had to mortgage his house because of the cost. However, Walt was going to stop at nothing for his film and his determine paid off; the film won an Academy Honorary Award; Disney received a full-sized Oscar statuette and seven miniature ones.
The most interesting story about Snow White's development was trying to find the right voice for Snow White. Walt Disney had auditioned many young girls, but found it difficult to find the right voice. It wasn't until a casting director for Disney rang renowned voice coach Guido Caselotti, in hopes that one of his students were suitable for the job. However, Caselotti's young daughter Adrianna overheard the conversation and immediately picked up the phone and sang and spoke in a young girls voice. Her father became embarrassed and ordered her off the phone, but the casting director had already asked her in for an audition. After Walt heard her, he chose her immediately for the job.
Of course, Snow White was praised for it's music too. The songs sung in the film and still sung today in many different forms and varieties, but the originals will always be top score.
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