The movie was the very first full-length Walt Disney movie. A work of meticulous detail, charm, and beauty, it has enchanted audiences for decades.
However, there are some fascinating, sometimes unsettling facts about the original Disney movie and the story it’s based on that may change your view of it entirely. Here are 18 facts about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that might make you look at the movie in a whole new way…or resolve to never watch it again.
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Snow White is only seven years old in the Grimm fairy tale.
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In the fairy tale, the prince can’t eat unless he’s close to Snow White’s unconscious body.
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The evil queen was originally Snow White’s mom in the fairytale.
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The queen is forced to dance herself to death in the original fairy tale.
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The queen was supposed to be in love with the prince in the movie.
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The actor who voiced Snow White wasn’t allowed to participate in any other productions.
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Snow White was sometimes referred to as “Disney’s Folly” while it was in production.
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There was supposed to be a prequel and a sequel.
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You can see a glimpse Mickey Mouse in the film.
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Snow White was the very first full-length Disney production.
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The dwarves could’ve had other, much stranger names.
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Snow White was portrayed as looking more adult in early sketches of the movie.
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Snow White’s movements can also be seen in Robin Hood and The Aristocats.
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Dopey almost got a spinoff.
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The evil queen’s name is Grimhilde.
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And finally, Snow White has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Which of these facts did you find the most surprising? Let us know in the comments!