Homage to Sunrise in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

I marvel at how much study likely went into the making of SNOW WHITE. John Canemaker acknowledges that they drew from all sources, particularly the Silent Films, in his commentary.

So, at the 30 minute mark, George O'Brien is on a boat with Janet Gaynor (playing his wife) intent on killing her so that he can be with the "Wicked City Woman" played by Margaret Livingston. He stands with his back hunched over and draws near her with his arms stretched out as he prepares to wring thim around her neck. Gaynor has this look on her face as if to say, "please don't hurt me," before a harbor bell goes off and breaks his concentration. He snaps out of it with this look on his face as if to say, "I can't do it." He realizes what he's doing and rushes her back to shore where she quickly hops out of the boat and dashes into the woods.

The whole scene had the feel of the Huntsman's attempted murder of Snow White. Obviously, there were some big differences, but the timing, the mood, the music, and the facial expressions, right down to how George O'Brien's hands were shaking - I'm almost certain that either Walt Disney, himself, or his production staff, must have seen this movie, and chosen to base their high drama scene on this one.

And, wouldn't you know it? Janet Gaynor's claim to fame, aside being the first Best Actress Oscar winner (for this film, in fact), she is also well known for having inspired the character of Snow White!

I posted this on the SNOW WHITE board, but of course, no one had any idea what I was talking about, lol. But does anyone else see it?