1948 Austrian Movie Theatre Program

Illustrierter Film-Kurier was a film guide published in Vienna. This Snow White edition dates from 1948 and corresponds with the picture's Austrian release on June 25th of that year. Includes a total of four pages with dramatic illustrations throughout.

Front cover.

Pages 2-3. Film synopsis in German text.

Schneewittchen und die Sieben Zwerge appears to have been distributed via Atlantic-Film of Sweden.

Back cover.

The text at the bottom translates approximately to...

Illustrated Movie-Messenger
Journal for the cinema audience / Appears at least 4 times a month
No. 470 - June - 1948
...
Vienna

Image scans courtesy of Greg Philip of A Lost Film.

Carthay Circle Playbill & Program - 'Snow White' Premiere

It's interesting to see the Carthay Circle Theatre playbill from the Snow White premiere. As with the credits in the movie itself, the playbill does not list any of the voice actors by name. About ¾ of the way down the leaflet, we find out why...

Disney will not allow the names to be divulged as he feels that it would detract from the audiences' acceptance of the voice as a part of a character.

Would an audience sit through a feature-length "cartoon"? Could an animated movie truly evoke deep emotional responses? No one knew for sure. So Walt did everything he could to address this uncertainty...including not crediting his actors. It certainly was a different era back then.

Image via Disney Parks Blog.

In August 2011, Hake's had up for auction the original 1937 Snow White program from the premiere. It was only their second time in 45 years of operation that they've come across it. A rare item indeed. The front cover features a die-cut opening around the full color "cast portrait" artwork.

The oversized 10" x 13" textured paper cover holds the 9" x 11" glossy paper program with 24 B+W pages.

It contains information on the film, a listing of Walt Disney's Awards, and advertisements from that era. One is for a Snow White charm bracelets by Cartier, original price $100 each.

Melody Lane of Wilshire...

The "World Premiere" center insert is on a special four-page bright silver foil paper with blue text.

Images and info via Hake's. Additional pics via lexyaja3.

The program sold in the 2011 auction for $345.00 (USD). Check out an earlier post of the 70th Anniversary replica.

Blanche-Neige Marignan Programme

Built in 1933, the French Marignan was a grand 1,800-seat Art Deco movie palace. It is where Parisians, beginning on May 4, 1938, first glimpsed Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains. The theater had an exclusive contract to screen the movie, and for seven weeks, over 150,000 people filled the Marignan to witness Walt Disney's first animated feature.

At the time, Jean Mounier was the RKO head of advertising for all of France. He was good at his job if the looks of the theater facade are any indication. It was thoroughly dressed up for this special engagement.

Marignan image courtesy of  the Jacqueline Dana / Jean Mounier Collection. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

The following images are from the program that was handed out to those lucky patrons of the Marignan. In addition to text about the making of the film, some of the vintage ads are rather interesting too. A Snow White charm bracelet from 1938 would be an excellent find today.

Program image scans and additional info courtesy of Greg Philip via A Lost Film. Used with permission.

Walt Disney's World on Ice - 1997 Souvenir Program

The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs show was performed by the "Walt Disney's World on Ice" troupe from 1994–1997 and again in 2000-2001 as a "Disney on Ice" production. This is the full-color program from the 1997 performance. The text for this particular book is printed in French. The illustrations for the English version are identical.

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Prelude

In an enchanted library, Mickey Mouse, Belle and members of the Disney troupe share the pleasure of reading as Aladdin, Baloo, Simba and the other Disney characters come to life.

Act 1

Scene 1: Once Upon a Time
We meet the young princess Snow White and her jealous stepmother, the Queen.

Scene 2: The Treasure Well
The Prince falls in love with Snow White. The Queen commands her huntsman to kill the princess, but he instead helps her to escape.

Scene 3: The Dwarfs’ Diamond Mine

Scene 4: Snow White's New Home
The Seven Dwarfs return home and discover the princess.

Act 2

Scene 1: Heading to Work
The Dwarfs head off to the mine after warning Snow White about strangers.

Scene 2: In the Queen’s Castle
The Magic Mirror declares the princess still alive. The Queen transforms herself into an old hag and creates a poisoned apple to get rid of Snow White herself.

Scene 3: The Curse
The Queen convinces Snow White to bite the apple. The Dwarfs are heartbroken.

Scene 4: Tue Love’s Kiss
The Prince breaks the curse. Their show reaches its finale with all the Disney couples.

Producer Kenneth Feld and behind the scenes...

Kenneth Feld : Producer
Jerry Bilik : Theatrical Director and Music Director
Bob Paul : Director of Skating and Choreography
Arthur Boccia : Costume Designer
Robert Little : Scenic Designer
Jerry Bilik : Story Adaptation
LeRoy Bennet : Lighting Designer
Roger Gans : Sound Designer
Roy Luthringer : Assistant Theatrical Director
Jill Shipstad Thomas : Associate Choreographer

Images and translations courtesy of Alexandre Milazzo.

Program booklet measures approximately 35.5 x 27.5 cm (14” x 11”) with 40 pages in total.