Alice in Wonderland

Last Updated on: November 11th, 2024

Posted By: Craig Smith

Alice in Wonderland (1951 Movie)

“Alice in Wonderland” is a 1951 animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions. It is based on the classic novel by Lewis Carroll, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”

The movie follows the imaginative and curious Alice, a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a whimsical and nonsensical world called Wonderland. There, she encounters a variety of eccentric characters, including the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. Throughout her journey, Alice experiences strange and surreal adventures while trying to find her way back home.

Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske, “Alice in Wonderland” captures the surreal and imaginative nature of Carroll’s novel. It features colorful and vibrant animation, catchy songs, and memorable characters that have become iconic within the Disney canon.

The film showcases Disney’s unique interpretation of Wonderland, emphasizing the visual spectacle and nonsensical elements of the story. It combines comedy, adventure, and whimsy to create a captivating and magical experience for viewers.

While the film initially received mixed reviews upon its release, “Alice in Wonderland” has since gained a significant following and is considered a classic in the Disney animated film library. It continues to be celebrated for its imaginative storytelling, memorable songs like “The Unbirthday Song” and “Painting the Roses Red,” and its vibrant portrayal of Wonderland and its inhabitants.

“Alice in Wonderland” remains a beloved and influential film that has sparked the imagination of audiences for decades, inviting them to dive into a world where nothing is as it seems.


Fun Facts

  1. Kathryn Beaumont, who voiced Alice, also provided the voice for Wendy in Peter Pan.
  2. The character of Alice was animated to resemble the actress who portrayed her in the live-action segments of the film, named Kathryn Beaumont.
  3. Walt Disney personally selected the voice actors for the film, which included such talented performers as Ed Wynn, Sterling Holloway, and Verna Felton.
  4. The iconic Cheshire Cat’s grin is the last thing to disappear in the film’s final shot.
  5. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score.
  6. The movie has been adapted into numerous stage productions, including an operetta and a ballet.
  7. The Mad Hatter’s design was inspired by a combination of Lewis Carroll’s description in the book and Walt Disney’s own fascination with top hats.


Additional Details

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  • Type of Movie: Animated
  • Box Office: $2.4 million
  • Awards: Nominated Academy Award
  • IMDB Link

Cast

  • Kathryn Beaumont: Alice
  • Ed Wynn: Mad Hatter
  • Jerry Colonna: March Hare
  • Richard Haydn: Caterpillar
  • Sterling Holloway: Cheshire Cat
  • Verna Felton: Queen of Hearts
  • J. Pat O’Malley: Tweedledum and Tweedledee/Walrus and Carpenter/Mother Oyster
  • Bill Thompson: White Rabbit/The Dodo
  • Heather Angel: Alice’s sister
  • Joseph Kearns: Doorknob
  • Larry Grey: Bill the Lizard/Card Painter
  • Queenie Leonard: A Bird in a Tree/Snooty Flower
  • Dink Trout: King of Hearts
  • Doris Lloyd: The Rose
  • Jimmy MacDonald: Dormouse
  • The Mellomen (Thurl Ravenscroft, Bill Lee, Max Smith, and Bob Hamlin): Card Painters
  • Don Barclay: Other Cards
  • Lucille Bliss: Flowers
  • Pinto Colvig: Flamingos
  • Tommy Luske: Young Pansy
  • Marni Nixon: Singing Flowers
  • Norma Zimmer: White Rose

Crew

  • Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson and Hamilton Luske
  • Producer: Walt Disney
  • Writers: Milt Banta, Del Connell, William Cottrell, Joe Grant, Winston Hibler, Dick Huemer, Dick Kelsey, Tom Oreb, Bill Peet, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ted Sears and John Walbridge
  • Music: Oliver Wallace

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I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other site isDMR.