Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
| 1937Directed by: William Cottrell, David Hand, Wilfred Jackson
Main Plot
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," directed by William Cottrell, David Hand, and Wilfred Jackson, follows the story of a young princess who is forced to flee her home due to the jealousy of her wicked stepmother, the Queen. The Queen, obsessed with being the fairest in the land, becomes enraged when her magic mirror reveals that Snow White has surpassed her in beauty. Snow White escapes into the forest and finds refuge in the cottage of seven dwarfs, who take her in and protect her. However, the Queen discovers Snow White's whereabouts and disguises herself to deliver a poisoned apple to the unsuspecting princess. Snow White falls into a deep, death-like sleep, only to be awakened by the kiss of a prince who has fallen in love with her. The film concludes with the defeat of the Queen and Snow White's joyous reunion with the prince, leading to their happily ever after.
Characters
- Adriana Caselotti voiced Snow White, the main character who escapes her wicked stepmother and finds refuge with seven dwarfs, ultimately finding true love.
- Harry Stockwell voiced the Prince, who awakens Snow White with a kiss, breaking the Queen's curse and bringing her back to life.
- Lucille La Verne voiced the Evil Queen, who transforms into an old hag to deceive and poison Snow White with a cursed apple.
Ending Explained
In the conclusion of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," directed by William Cottrell, David Hand, and Wilfred Jackson, the Evil Queen, disguised as an old hag, tricks Snow White into eating a poisoned apple. Snow White falls into a death-like sleep, and the dwarfs, believing she is dead, place her in a glass coffin in the forest. Time passes, and one day, the Prince who had previously met and fallen in love with Snow White discovers her in the coffin. Overcome with grief, he kisses her, breaking the spell and reviving her. Snow White awakens, and the dwarfs rejoice. The Prince then takes Snow White to his castle, where they live happily ever after. The film concludes with a final image of a beautiful castle in the clouds, symbolizing their eternal happiness. This ending underscores themes of true love and the triumph of good over evil, as Snow White's purity and kindness ultimately prevail against the Queen's malice.