On This Day - 21 Dec 1937: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premieres

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21 Dec 1937: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premieres21 Dec 1937: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premieres

Released On: 21 Dec 2022

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The Walt Disney venture marks the world鈥檚 first full-length animated film.

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