Discover which films are responsible for making up Disney’s Golden Age, one of the most important for the renowned studio.
Founded 100 years ago, Disney is considered one of the greatest powers in the film industry, due to its many contributions to the development of techniques and innovations for world cinema, in addition to the creation of stories that have marked the lives of thousands of people around the world.
Having been in the market for so long, and containing an extensive history full of ups and downs, to facilitate the public’s understanding of everything that happened in its centenary, the studio’s trajectory ended up being divided into Eras, taking into account the historical context of the society of each era, the financial situation of the studio and the situation of the film industry.
They are: Silent Era (1923 — 1927); Pre-Golden Age (1928 — 1933); The Golden Age (1937 — 1942); War Period (1943 — 1949); Silver Age (1950 — 1967); Bronze Age (1970 — 1988); Renaissance Age (1989 — 1999); Post-Renaissance Era (2000 — 2009); Revival Age (2010 — 2019) and the Streaming Age (2020 — Present).
Although all of them are extremely important to the studio’s history, the Golden Age, however, seems to be one of the most memorable for fans. This is because this was the period responsible for Disney’s first feature films, in addition to featuring major innovations, such as the creation of the Fantasound System, which introduced a new way of reproducing sounds on the big screen, and is still used today.
But do you know which films make up Disney’s Golden Age? We’ll tell you!
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Synopsis: “In this epic tale of love and friendship, the beautiful and kind princess Snow White wins the hearts of the seven dwarfs and triumphs over the evil plans of the Evil Queen.”
Pinocchio (1940)
Synopsis: “You will be transported to the world of Pinocchio, Geppetto’s beloved toy, with fantastic bonus materials. Join Jiminy Cricket, your guide, for an exciting journey that tests Pinocchio’s bravery, loyalty and honesty; virtues he will have to learn to become a real boy.”
Fantasia (1940)
Synopsis: “Walt Disney’s timeless masterpiece is a celebration of sight and sound, featuring eight sequences of classical music combined with the most innovative animation of its time. See fairies, fish, flowers, mushrooms and leaves dance in ‘The Nutcracker Suite’; follow Mickey in his hilarious role as ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’; laugh heartily at the comical ballet of hippos, elephants, alligators and clams in ‘The Dance of the Hours’; and hold on to your seat as the evil Chernabog summons unruly souls in ‘A Night on Bald Mountain’. See the music come to life, the images burst into song and experience the thrill that is ‘Fantasia.’”
Dumbo (1941)
Synopsis: “When Mrs. Jumbo’s baby finally arrives, Dumbo and his oversized ears become the talk of the circus. With the help of his loyal friend Timothy Mouse, a magic feather and a ton of courage, Dumbo uses his amazing ears to soar to fame as the world’s only flying elephant!”
Bambi (1942)
Synopsis: “Bambi sets off with his best friends Thumper and Flower on a life-changing adventure to explore the wonders and challenges of the forest… and fulfill his destiny as prince of the forest.”
Source: Recreio
