This version, at least, puts the alice books together in a way that makes movie. Alices adventures in wonderland series by lewis carroll. Thirteen ways of looking at alice in wonderland in film. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. If you ever wanted to see a fever dream version of alice in wonderland starring greats like cary grant and cary cooper all wearing the creepiest costumes ever, this is for you. Lewis carroll alice s adventures in wonderland first edition. Thirteen ways of looking at alice in wonderland in film a curious list created by jan susina, author of the place of lewis carroll in childrens literature. Tim burtons alice in wonderland is the latest of film adaptations base on the. Whimsically directed by norman mcleod from a largely faithful screenplay by joseph l. Eighteen years prior to the allanimated feature film version, walt disney always wanted ideas to make an animated feature film version of alice in wonderland and decided to make a featurelength animatedliveaction film adaptation of alice in wonderland with mary pickford as alice that was to. Aug 26, 2016 alice in wonderland 1933 official trailer gary cooper.
Alice s adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis charles lutwidge dodgson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Although she didnt actually appear in tim burtons film alice in wonderland, some of her business in the book, namely smashing dishes in a kitchen, was performed by the march hare. I love the alice books, ive read them both many times at many different ages, and have always found them both deeply rewarding and amusing. To be expected, the various interpretations vary drastically in tone from walt disneys audiencefriendly animated version in. New listing 1933 alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll.
This starladen version of lewis carrolls novel combines elements of both the title novel and carrolls sequel, through the looking glass. Brilliantly directed by norman mc cleod, shot in monochrome, and released in 1933, charlotte henry beautifully portrays alices innocence and wonderment as she learns each lifes lesson and gains confidence in herself, facing and conquering her inner fears on her journey of gay abandonment through the surreal radula space that is wonderland. This film is based on two of lewis carrolls books alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871. Paramounts 1933 adaptation of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871, which drew heavily on eva le gallienne and florida friebus 1932 broadway stage production of the novels, remains the only live action hollywoodproduced direct adaptation of the alice stories, as opposed to a. Plot on a boring winter afternoon, held at home because of a snowstorm, alice dreams that passes through the. The film edits together both alice books into a single narrative such as it is.
Lewis carrolls alice books, on the other hand, are not about plot. No ones managed it yet, at any rate though id like to. Based on lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass and what alice found there 1871, this 1932 stage adaptation cowritten by eva le gallienne and florida friebus faithfully honors its source materials, blending the two books seamlessly. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Ive seen the trailer before, just not with the song that was a promo for the 1933 picture. Alice in wonderland 1933 released in 1939, mgms the wizard of oz perfectly fused hollywood spectacle and the wonder of l. Perhaps the eccentric literary genius of lewis carroll simply cant be properly recreated in a screen adaptation. Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll, first edition abebooks.
The film was produced by paramount pictures, featuring an allstar cast. Mankiewicz, the famous story book characters come to life via a virtual whos who of paramount studio players. Alice in wonderland movie from 1933 with cary grant, gary. Alice in wonderland is a film adaptation directed by norman z. Alice is the main character but not much of a protagonist, because she exerts little influence on the story, and aside from her constant puzzlement, she is influenced very little by the story. Aug 12, 2015 alice in wonderland was a 1933 film version of the famous novels of lewis carroll. En idioma original con subtitulos en castellano addeddate 20151120 16. Mcleod based on the novels the adventures of alice in wonderland and through the looking glass and what alice found there. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis charles lutwidge dodgson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The first alice film was produced in england in 1903. The books didnt have much of a plot both were mostly a series of vignettes, as alice wanders around wonderland trying not to feel weirded out. Alice in wonderland 1933 alice in wonderland 1933 a film by. Parksmoonprints alice in wonderland quote vintage dictionary book page print wall art picture. Alice in wonderland 1933 over the years, lewis carrolls two childrens books, alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass, have served as the inspiration for numerous moviemakers who have attempted to capture carrolls bizarre imagination on film. Alice in wonderland 1933 official trailer gary cooper.
Alice in wonderland is a 1933 american precode film adaptation of the famous alice novels by lewis carroll. No ones managed it yet, at any rate though id like to see the brothers quay take a crack at it. Alices adventures in wonderland, 1933 that guy with the books. This 1933 allstar hollywood production of alice in wonderland is an excellent adaptation of lewis carrolls timeless fantasy classic. Alice in wonderland alice through the looking glass films alice in wonderland alice s adventures in wonderland alice in wonderland alice in wonderland alice in wonderland alice in wonderland alice in wonderland alice in wonderland alice s adventures in wonderland alice in wonderland. In the 1985 miniseries she was played by imogene coca. Mcleod and produced by paramount pictures, featuring an allstar cast. Paramounts allstar adaptation of alice in wonderland, featuring cary grant, w. But this is actually one of the best film versions of lewis carrolls alice books. Brilliantly directed by norman mc cleod, shot in monochrome, and released in 1933, charlotte henry beautifully portrays alice s innocence and wonderment as she learns each lifes lesson and gains confidence in herself, facing and conquering her inner fears on her journey of gay abandonment through the surreal radula space that is wonderland. Alice in wonderland 1933 full movie hd video dailymotion. Frank baums childrens classic, using the transportive qualities of lavish filmmaking to capture the novels heightened emotions and dreamlike tone.
Alice in wonderland is a 1933 american precode fantasy film adaptated from the novels by lewis carroll. Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll, first. In the 1933 film version of alice in wonderland, the cook was played by lillian gish. See more ideas about alice in wonderland, alice and wonderland. With an all star cast including cary grant, gary cooper, w. Filmmakers have been intrigued by alice in wonderland almost since the beginning of motion pictures. Alice in wonderland1915 the first version near to the novel, this silent movie stars viola savoy. By 1933 and alice in wonderland, the machine was sophisticated to levels ill bet disney aspired to when he began organizing the snow white campaign in 1937. Fields, gary cooper, edna may oliver, may robson, sterling holloway, and dozens of other character actors and now forgotten stars, was a flop in 1933.
Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll, arthur rackham on. Fields, and edward everett horton as the mad hatter, this precode adaptation of lewis carrolls alice books is still among the most bizarre and delightful versions of the story, far more twisted, terrifying, and hilarious than the 1951 disney film. Alice is one of my favourite books, but all the things i like about it are the same things that make it nigh on impossible to make into a satisfactory film. Plot on a boring winter afternoon, held at home because of a snowstorm, alice dreams that passes through the mirror of his room and get to the other side, where the chess pieces are alive and talking to each. Vintage famous children of story book land laura large. Alice in wonderland 1933 nroscoe karns as tweedledee at left with jack oakie as tweedledum in the 1933 film version of alice in wonderland poster print by 18 x 24. Alice in wonderland 1933 film fantasy and fiction wiki fandom. This is a famous example of a book written for a known child or children. Alice s adventures in wonderland free full movie family, fantasy duration. Vintage famous children of story book land laura large 1933. Alice in wonderland gets off on a splendid start with its three and a half minute introduction of hand turning the pages of a book, alice in wonderland and displaying the sketches of characters on one page followed by the faces of actors who play them on another.
Fields as humpty dumpty, cary grant as the mock turtle, gary cooper as the white knight, edna may oliver as the red queen, edward everett horton as the hatter, and charles ruggles as the march hare. Until this week, i had never watched the 1933 film adaptation of the lewis carroll classic novel alice in wonderland. Alice in wonderland 1933 alice in wonderland wiki fandom. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis maggie taylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shipped from uk, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. Okay, right off the bat, paramounts allstar costume party is no substitute for the alice books. This 1933 allstar hollywood production of alice in wonderland is an. It is all liveaction, except for the walrus and the carpenter sequence, which was animated by harmanising studio. I was lucky enough to come across an alice pressbook recently. Alice in wonderland is a 1933 american precode film version of the famous alice novels by lewis. I can only imagine the nightmares this movie gave little kids when it came out in 1933. Sep 30, 20 ive seen the trailer before, just not with the song that was a promo for the 1933 picture.
A play in one scene from alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, dramatised by v. Alice in wonderland 1915 and alice in wonderland 1933. A scene from norman mcleods alice in wonderland, designed by william cameron menzies, made by paramount in 1933. Hardcover books is in good shape, some edge and corner wear, some wear along the spine and at the spine ends. Alice in wonderland 1933 over the years, lewis carrolls two childrens books, alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass, have served as the inspiration for numerous moviemakers who have attempted to capture carrolls bizarre imagination on film. Its often been said that the failure of alice in wonderland was influential upon mgms approach to adapting the wizard of oz 1939, especially that last point. They are rich in wordplay, strange characters, poetry, little math jokes, engaging albeit very odd dialogue, and most of all, the. Eighteen years prior to the allanimated feature film version, walt disney always wanted ideas to make an animated feature film version of alice in wonderland and decided to make a featurelength animatedliveaction film adaptation of alice in wonderland with mary pickford as alice that was to have been disneys first featurelength film production. It is all liveaction, except for the walrus and the carpenter sequence. May 02, 20 however, i do have a number of things to say about alice in wonderland and alice through the looking glass, the books. In england of the 19th century, young alice finds that.
I get something new from them every time i read them. A play in one scene from alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, dramatised by v. The sets and special effects by production designer william cameron menzies. It tells of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world wonderland populated by peculiar creatures. Paramounts 1933 adaptation of lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871, which drew heavily on eva le gallienne and florida friebus 1932 broadway stage production of the novels, remains the only live action hollywoodproduced direct adaptation of the alice stories, as opposed to a. The original, trippy 1933 film version of alice in wonderland by norman monkey business mcleod, starring cary grant, gary cooper, and w. Feb 4, 2018 explore lakinandmarleys board alice in wonderland. Alice in wonderland 1933 norman mcleod cary grant, gary cooper, w.
May 02, 20 i was thinking, alice in wonderland 1933 would make a really intriguing doublebill with the 1935 allstar warners version of a midsummer nights dream, although the latter would come out as the better film its like the filmakers on the second venture learned from paramounts mistakes. Feb 26, 2010 steve silberman sez, holy terry gilliam prototype. Dec 21, 2006 alice in wonderland 1933 all star cast. The 1933 film adaptation of alice in wonderland is a horrific. Alice in wonderland 1933 on bluray may 19 from kino. Pearn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice in wonderland 1933 jumbo lobby card, us original.
184 1266 321 1539 74 784 961 1546 368 1355 789 184 28 40 1087 129 728 1621 1614 1497 573 1162 377 199 1098 939 93 904 703 1240 217 700 1468 1031 152 231