Prologue: Carthay Circle Premiere

The winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere's shortest day of the year. Though it marks the onset of winter, it also signifies the return of the sun--or as in many a mythical tale--the rebirth of the light. Walt Disney's animated masterpiece Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premiered at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles 72 years ago today. It was the winter solstice, December 21, 1937.

Detail section of original 40x60 movie poster featuring artwork by inspirational artist Gustaf Tenggren
with influences from animator Grim Natwick.

And thus is launched the Filmic Light blog...