Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937) Dir: [Various]
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The first ever feature length animated film is understandably considered to be absolutely iconic. The story is also one of the most famous in Western fairytale culture. Visually, its classic Disney animation, as you'd expect.
It carries immense sentimental value for a lot of people, with good reason. It helps the film feel as magic as it does. One thing Disney rarely, if ever, fails at is being family oriented and adventurous.
Directed by, wait for it, David Hand, Ben Sharpsteen, Larry Morey, Perce Pearce, Wilfred Jackson and William Cottrell, this Walt Disney produced fantasy adventure is such an instant classic that is still very easy to enjoy nearly a century later.
Everyone knows the story by now but that doesn't prevent this from being just as enjoyable now as it ever was before.
Adriana Caselotti stars as the film's lead, and is particularly strong with her singing, which is iconic. Opposite her is the talented Lucille La Verne, who makes for a brilliant Disney antagonist.
We also have Harry Stockwell as the prince, who may not be as strong as his two co-stars, but still gives a good account of himself.
To finish, I'll also give credit to Billy Gilbert, Roy Atwell, Otis Harlan, Scotty Mattraw, Eddie Collins and Pinto Colvig, who voice the seven dwarves with exuberance and joyful commitment.
Overall, this was a magical start to a hugely iconic and influential company name, and is one of those films that feels truly timeless.
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