Factual error: Phillip cuts through the thorny mess on his way to the castle by swinging his sword from side to side. He and his mount then advance without harm through the overgrowth. Cutting to the left and right would not clear the path directly in front of them.
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Clyde Geronimi
Starring: Verna Felton, Eleanor Audley, Bill Shirley, Mary Costa
Prince Phillip escapes the Forbidden Mountain with the help of the Fairies and rides to Stephen's Castle. Maleficent blocks his way and turns herself into an enormous dragon. Phillip defeats her by throwing his sword into her and encounters Sleeping Beauty. His kiss awakens her and Aurora is reunited with her parents.
Bruce Thomson
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Answer: Because she wasn't paying any attention to the color.
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