Alexander the Grape
Synopsis
ALEXANDER THE GRAPE, an unfinished cut-paper animated short from Jim Henson from 1965, relates the fable of a young grape with big ambitions who learns that it is better to accept yourself than to try to be something you are not. The short was reconstructed from film and audio elements; images from Jim’s storyboard fill in missing segments of the animation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Henson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Billy Mure
- Original Title
- Alexander the Grape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- The Jim Henson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Henson
Jim Henson
Billy Mure
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Henson
Director
Billy Mure
Original Music Composer
Jim Henson
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Alexander the Grape.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexander the Grape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alexander the Grape about?
ALEXANDER THE GRAPE, an unfinished cut-paper animated short from Jim Henson from 1965, relates the fable of a young grape with big ambitions who learns that it is better to accept yourself than to try to be something you are not. The short was reconstructed from film and audio elements; images from Jim’s storyboard fill in missing segments of the animation.
Who directed Alexander the Grape?
Alexander the Grape was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in Alexander the Grape?
The principal cast of Alexander the Grape includes Jerry Juhl, Jim Henson.
When was Alexander the Grape released and how long is it?
Alexander the Grape was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Alexander the Grape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alexander the Grape was composed by Billy Mure.