Disney Facts on Instagram: "Cinderella’s 1950 release became one of the most important moments in Disney history. According to the Walt Disney Archives and D23, the studio entered the late 1940s carrying heavy debt after World War II and a series of financially difficult film releases. Animation itself was at risk unless Disney’s next major feature succeeded. That is when Cinderella became that turning point. The film was a massive hit, restoring the studio’s financial stability and giving Walt

History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Released in 1934, Poor Cinderella is an animated short by Fleischer Studios starring Betty Boop in her only color appearance. The 11-minute film reimagines the classic Cinderella story, where Betty endures her cruel stepsisters, receives help from a fairy godmother, and captivates the prince at the royal ball before fleeing at midnight. It was the studio’s first color production, made using the two-color Cinecolor process since Disney held the Technicolor