"what was the first animated musical movie for kids?"
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) is universally recognized as the first full‑length animated musical movie created specifically for a child audience.
Quick Facts
- Released in 1937 by Walt Disney Productions
- First feature‑length animated film with a full musical score
- Introduced iconic songs like “Heigh‑Ho” and “Someday My Prince Will Come”
AI Consensus
Models Agreed
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) is identified as the first animated musical film for kids.
- It is the first full‑length animated feature that includes a complete musical score aimed at a child audience.
Answer
The first animated musical movie made for children is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), produced by Walt Disney Productions.
Why it qualifies
| Criterion | Snow White (1937) |
|---|---|
| Animated | First full‑length hand‑drawn animated feature. |
| Musical | Contains several original songs integral to the story (e.g., “Heigh‑Ho,” “Whistle While You Work,” “Someday My Prince Will Come”). |
| Target audience | Marketed and received as a family/children’s picture, establishing Disney’s reputation for kid‑friendly musical animation. |
| Chronology | Listed as the earliest entry in the Animated Movies – Chronological Order list of feature‑length animated films 3. Earlier works like Steamboat Willie (1928) are shorts, and The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) is silent, not a musical 7. |
Historical context
- 1908 – Fantasmagorie: Often cited as the first animated film, but it is a silent short and not a musical 5.
- 1928 – Steamboat Willie: First synchronized‑sound cartoon, introducing music to animation, yet remains a short film 7.
- 1937 – Snow White: Combines full‑length animation with a complete musical score, creating the template for future Disney animated musical features.
Thus, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs holds the distinction of being the earliest full‑length animated musical specifically aimed at children.
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