Alice in Wonderland
Synopsis
A young girl named Alice falls down a rabbit-hole and wanders into the strange world of Wonderland. The first "talking" movie version of "Alice in Wonderland," produced in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in 1931, two years before Paramount's all-star production. Ruth Gilbert stars as Lewis Carroll's heroine in this black and white featurette (running under an hour) directed by Bud Pollard.
Top Cast
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Ruth Gilbert
Alice
Ralph Hertz
The White Rabbit
Lillian Ardell
The Cook
Mabel Wright
The Duchess
Tom Corless
The Cheshire Cat
Leslie King
The Mad Hatter
Meyer Berensen
The March Hare
Raymond Schultz
The Dormouse
Jimmy Rosen
The Caterpillar
Vie Quinn
The Queen of Hearts
N.R. Cregan
The King of Hearts
Patrick Glasgow
The Knave of Hearts
Gus Alexander
The Mock Turtle
Charles Silvern
The Gryphon
Pat Gleason
Knave of Hearts
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bud Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashley Ayer Miller
- Original Score
- William David
- Original Title
- Alice in Wonderland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Metropolitan Studios, Commonwealth Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bud Pollard
Ashley Ayer Miller, John E. Godson, Lewis Carroll
William David
Charles Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Pollard
Director
Ashley Ayer Miller
Screenplay
Charles Levine
Director of Photography
William David
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alice in Wonderland
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What is Alice in Wonderland about?
A young girl named Alice falls down a rabbit-hole and wanders into the strange world of Wonderland. The first "talking" movie version of "Alice in Wonderland," produced in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in 1931, two years before Paramount's all-star production. Ruth Gilbert stars as Lewis Carroll's heroine in this black and white featurette (running under an hour) directed by Bud Pollard.
Who directed Alice in Wonderland?
Alice in Wonderland was directed by Bud Pollard.
Who stars in Alice in Wonderland?
The principal cast of Alice in Wonderland includes Ruth Gilbert, Ralph Hertz, Lillian Ardell, Mabel Wright, Tom Corless.
When was Alice in Wonderland released and how long is it?
Alice in Wonderland was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Alice in Wonderland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alice in Wonderland was composed by William David.
Is Alice in Wonderland based on a book or true story?
Alice in Wonderland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lewis Carroll".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alice in Wonderland?
Alice in Wonderland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).