Snow White (Disney character) facts for kids
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Snow White as she appears in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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| First appearance | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) |
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| Based on | Snow White from the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale |
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| Occupation | Scullery maid |
| Affiliation | Disney Princesses |
| Title | Princess |
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| Spouse(s) | The Prince |
Snow White is a famous fictional character from Walt Disney Productions. She is the main character in their first full-length animated movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which came out in 1937.
The story of Snow White comes from an old fairy tale that was told in many European countries. The most well-known version was written down by the Brothers Grimm. Snow White was the very first Disney Princess. She was also the first female cartoon character to get a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Snow White's Story and Looks
In Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White first appears in the 1937 film. She lives with her wicked stepmother, the Evil Queen. The Queen is very vain and worries that Snow White's beauty will be greater than her own. She makes Snow White work as a cleaning maid.
The Queen has a Magic Mirror that tells her who is the fairest. One day, the mirror says Snow White is the fairest. This makes the Queen very angry. She orders a huntsman to take Snow White into the forest and kill her.
But the huntsman cannot bring himself to hurt Snow White. He tells her to run away into the forest. Snow White finds a small cottage. It belongs to the Seven Dwarfs. They are happy to let her stay with them.
The Queen finds out Snow White is still alive. She uses magic to turn herself into an old hag. She creates a poisoned apple. Anyone who eats it will fall into a "Sleeping Death." Only a kiss of true love can wake them up.
While the dwarfs are away, the hag (who is really the Queen) comes to the cottage. She offers Snow White the poisoned apple. Snow White bites the apple and falls into a deep sleep.
The dwarfs chase the Queen. A short fight happens, and the Queen is killed. The dwarfs believe Snow White is also dead. They build a special glass coffin for her.
Time passes, and a Prince finds Snow White. He is sad to see her. He kisses her, and this kiss of true love wakes her up! The Seven Dwarfs dance with joy. Snow White and the Prince go off to live happily ever after.
What Snow White Looks Like
Snow White is a princess. The Magic Mirror says she has "hair as black as ebony, lips as red as the rose, skin as white as snow."
She is famous for her blue top and puffy red and blue striped sleeves. She wears a long yellow skirt. She also has yellow shoes, a brown cape, and a red bow in her hair.
Snow White's Personality
Snow White is kind, gentle, and cheerful. She is very trusting and likes to help others. This can sometimes cause her problems. For example, her stepmother takes advantage of her.
Even though she is sweet, she can also be firm. She told the Dwarfs to wash their hands. She also scolded the birds for scaring the old lady (who was the Queen in disguise).
Snow White is like a mother figure to the dwarfs. She enjoys taking care of their home. She is waiting to meet her Prince again. Her kindness charms almost everyone in the kingdom. She is also strong inside, even when things are hard.
More About Her Appearance
In the movie, Snow White has black hair and brown eyes. She wears light makeup. The red color of her lips and cheeks matches the poisoned apple.
She is a teenager, though her exact age is not said. She has a round face, which often means good health and kindness. Her hair is short and curly. This makes her look childlike. Her voice also sounds young.
When she is lost in the forest, Snow White seems a bit clumsy. Her dress gets caught in branches. But other times, she moves very gracefully. This shows she was raised like a princess. When she rides with the Prince, she sits sidesaddle. This was a polite way for ladies to ride horses.
Snow White's clothes are very traditional and cover most of her skin. Her main outfit is a long dress with a white collar. It has blue and puffy sleeves, a yellow skirt, and a laced petticoat. She also wears a brown cape with a red inside. She has high-heeled shoes with bows and a red ribbon in her hair.
Snow White's innocent look is different from her stepmother's more grown-up appearance. The Queen wants to be the most beautiful. The mirror judges who is prettier. Even though both are beautiful, the sweet young girl is seen as better than her cold stepmother.
Where the Story Takes Place
The movie never says exactly where the story happens. But the dwarfs' home has carved wooden furniture. It is surrounded by mountains and a big forest. These details suggest the story might be in the Black Forest area of Germany. This area is known for its wood carving.
Some people think Snow White would have lived in Germany. They imagine she would have grown up in the strict and religious culture of the Holy Roman Empire in the 1500s.
Other Appearances of Snow White
Snow White has appeared in many places besides her movie. The first person to play Snow White at Disneyland was JoAnn Dean Killingsworth in 1955. She was there for Disneyland's opening day. Snow White was the only Disney Princess to have her own float in the first parade. Over 100 actresses have played Snow White at Disneyland since then.
There is a ride called Snow White's Scary Adventures. It is at Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris theme parks. It is one of the rides that was open on Disneyland's first day in 1955.
You can also meet Snow White at different restaurants and meet-and-greet spots in the Disney parks. She is often found in Fantasyland areas.
Snow White is a main character in the Disney Princess line. This is a big collection of products for young girls. It includes magazines, music, toys, clothes, and school supplies.
She has also been in video games. She appears in games related to the Disney Princesses. She is also in the TV show Disney's House of Mouse. Snow White is an important character in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. She is one of the "Princesses of Heart" who are captured. She also appears in Disney Magical World.
Snow White has made guest appearances in other movies and TV shows. She was in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and The Lion King 1½ (2004). In 2014, she was on Sofia the First. She helped Sofia realize that a visitor was actually an old enemy.
Snow White also appeared with other Disney Princesses in the movie Ralph Breaks the Internet. In this movie, they wear modern clothes inspired by their stories.
In the TV series Once Upon a Time, there is a different version of Snow White. She is the daughter of King Leopold. She is also the stepdaughter of the Evil Queen, Regina Mills. She is the true love of Prince Charming. She is the mother of Emma Swan and Prince Neal. In the town of Storybrooke, she is known as Mary Margaret Blanchard, a school teacher.
Awards and Recognition
Snow White's role in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs won many awards. The film received the Grand Biennale Art Trophy from the Venice Film Festival. It also won awards from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
There was even a special Academy Award given. It had the usual Oscar statuette and seven smaller statuettes. These represented the seven dwarfs. Snow White is one of the few fictional characters to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Trademark Information
On June 18, 2013, Disney Enterprises, Inc. was given a trademark for the name "Snow White." This means Disney owns the rights to use the name "Snow White" for movies, TV, radio, stage, computer games, and other entertainment. However, it does not cover books or other written works.
Images for kids
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Snow White at Disneyland in 2012
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Early sketches of Snow White
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Snow White in the trailer of Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
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Snow White's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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See also
In Spanish: Blancanieves (personaje de Disney) para niños
