Rare Behind-The-Scenes Photos Of The Live-Action Inspiration For Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty”

These compelling color photos offer a glimpse into the making of this classic Disney film.

Actress and dancer Jane Fowler performs some of the live-action sequences for Maleficent.

Actress and dancer Jane Fowler performs some of the live-action sequences for Maleficent.

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Along with Maleficent, Fowler was also a live-action reference for the Queen (aka Princess Aurora's mother).

Along with Maleficent, Fowler was also a live-action reference for the Queen (aka Princess Aurora's mother).

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While Fowler provided some of the live-action references, all of Maleficent's mannerisms and expressions are based on actress Eleanor Audley, who not only also provided some of the live-action modeling as well, but also voiced the character.

While Fowler provided some of the live-action references, all of Maleficent's mannerisms and expressions are based on actress Eleanor Audley, who not only also provided some of the live-action modeling as well, but also voiced the character.

Audley had previoulsy been the voice and live-action reference for another Disney villain, Lady Tremaine in Cinderella.

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