Renowned composer Alan Menken is well-known for his compositions for many Disney animated movies. He noted in one interview how groundbreaking "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," which came out in 1937, was for its time. Highlighting the film's groundbreaking use of animation, he likened it to employing Sigmund Romberg's music and operetta techniques in storytelling.

Consider a time before smartphones and streaming services; "Snow White" was revolutionary and ahead of its time, much like the first iPhone. In addition to telling a well-known fairy tale, the film brought it to life with breathtaking animation and musical numbers never seen in animated films before. This paved the way for later Disney masterpieces that enthralled viewers everywhere by skillfully fusing music, animation, and storytelling.

In the same way that contemporary inventions change our everyday lives by opening up previously unimaginable possibilities, Alan Menken's comment highlights how "Snow White" pushed the limits of what was possible in animation at the time.