From a dark Grimm Brothers fairy tale to blockbuster films, how Snow White became one of cinema’s most adapted stories.
The Brothers Grimm wrote Snow White, a chilling tale of jealousy, magic, and revenge. The Evil Queen’s fate? Death by red-hot iron shoes.
Early Snow White films brought the story to screen. The 1916 version, starring Marguerite Clark, later inspired Walt Disney’s vision.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs changed cinema forever. It was the first feature-length animated film and a box office sensation.
The Soviet Dead Princess (1951) and Germany’s Schneewittchen (1955) stayed closer to folklore, with darker themes and Slavic influences.
Snow White and the Three Stooges turned the story into slapstick fun. A musical retelling with Broadway-style songs and physical comedy.
Hollywood saw two Snow White films in 2012. Mirror Mirror was light and playful, while Snow White and the Huntsman embraced action and darkness.
Disney’s first live-action Snow White stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Can it capture the magic of the animated classic?
From folklore to blockbusters, Snow White remains one of the most adapted fairy tales ever. Which version is your favorite?