The Film Heritage Academy presents:
A screening of silent era film, Snow White (1916)
Join the Film Heritage Academy at History House for a screening of the silent era adaptation, Snow White (1916), with live music accompaniment by Graham Costin (run time: 65 minutes).
The film will be introduced by Ursula Dubosarsky, acclaimed Australian prize-winning author of over 60 books for children and young adults.
About the Film
Snow White (1916) is an early silent film adaptation of a successful play based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. The story here also draws from another European folktale with an odious stepmother as found in Cinderella.
The film stars two Australians in the leads: Dorothy Cumming and May Robson.
This romantic fantasy was seen by a 15-year-old Walt Disney 108 years ago, who was struck by its enchantment to such an extent that he chose the tale 21 years later as the theme of his hugely successful animated feature.
Let us together rediscover this charming, reclaimed chapter of film history.
When: Friday, 17 October 2025, from 10.00 to 11.30 am.
Where: Auditorium, History House, 133 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.
Admission: Tickets $25 | Concession $20.
Acknowledgements: The Film Heritage Academy values the vital assistance of the RAHS. The positive support of Leslie May and the sublime skills and flair of Diana Wong are appreciated.
The Film Heritage Academy is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that promotes an appreciation of historic films and film history.
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