Alice in Wonderland
Director: Norman Z. McLeod, Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising
Actors: Richard Arlen, Roscoe Ates, William Austin
PlotA young girl named Alice daydreams in her home and soon finds herself following a mysterious white rabbit down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world. This strange new place is filled with eccentric and talking creatures, including a grinning Cheshire Cat, a wise but mad Mad Hatter, and a tyrannical Queen of Hearts among others. Alice's journey is one of curiosity and wonder as she navigates this bizarre land and meets its peculiar inhabitants. Along the way, she encounters riddles and lessons that challenge her perceptions of reality and logical thinking, leading her through a series of whimsical adventures.
One particularly notable episode is Alice's participation in a chaotic tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter and the March Hare, where conventional manners and time itself seem to lose all meaning. Her adventures also lead her to a croquet game with the Queen of Hearts, who rules with an iron fist and is quick to declare executions at the slightest offense. Throughout her journey, Alice grapples with the absurdities of the world around her, trying to make sense of the unpredictable and often nonsensical rules that govern it. The whimsical characters and surreal landscape continually challenge her perception of normality, pushing her to adapt and question her surroundings in her quest to return home.
Writers: Joseph L. Mankiewicz, William Cameron Menzies, Lewis Carroll
Release Date: 22 Dec 1933
Runtime: 76 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
A solid video-audio Blu-ray of the 1933 Alice in Wonderland, combining imaginative classic fantasy with notable rewatchability despite needing fresh restoration.
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