She tries to help a nanny with a howling baby, then a cheshire cat directs her to a tea. Finally, you can download a free copy of lewis carrolls classic, alice in wonderland, within our free audio books and free ebooks collections. Also worth watching is dennis potters biopic on carrolls relationship with alice. Wonderland is the main location in both novels alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, and what alice found there. Running at a little over 8 minutes, the film is laughably poor when looked at today because of its primitiveness. Only eight minutes of the film s original twelve have survived the centuryplus storage. The first movie version of lewis carrolls alice in wonderland. The first film adaptation of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland, though due to its age, it does come across as more of a brief synopsis of the story. I remember seeing it in a torrent file with an essay that outlined the entire production and the players used. Its in the pd in the us because of the 1903 release date, but in the uk, its country of origin, it is not, because its director died in 1953.
And the 1903 film listed in our other collection, 1,150 free. Its unusual length meant that it was not suitable for all film. Cinemas first alice in wonderland peter robins film. Nov 06, 2017 first film about alice in wonderland 1903 111 mummys dummies 1948 watch all here duration. The silent 1903 british production, alice in wonderland, is the first film adaptation of alices adventures in wonderland 1865 written by charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. The original book, alices adventures in wonderland, was published in 1865 the first film version of it was made in 1903.
Watch the very first film version of alice in wonderland from 1903. It is the first movie adaptation of lewis carrolls. The 1903 british silent film alice in wonderland was the first movie adaptation of lewis carrolls childrens book alices adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland, cecil hepworth, nitrate film, 1903. Viewers can expect several vignettes from the novel, not a flowing narrative.
See more ideas about alice, alice in wonderland and wonderland. She follows him down a hole and finds herself in a hall of many doors. Film archivists have been able to restore the films original colours for the first time in. The silent 1903 british production, alice in wonderland, is the first film adaptation of alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 written by charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. There are at least 20 known big and small screen adaptations of the original story and also films inspired by the story. It is the first movie adaptation of lewis carrolls childrens book alices adventures in wonderland.
Alice in wonderland is a 2010 american dark fantasy adventure film directed by tim burton from a screenplay written by linda woolverton. The game isnt actually about alices first visit to wonderland, but her third. Mar 02, 2010 even in 1903, it seems, alice in wonderland was an irresistible invitation to creators of movie special effects. Alice in wonderland 1903 restoration first alice movie ever. However, such a comparison is not allowed because of its age. At 800ft, alice in wonderland was the longest film yet produced in britain, running about 12 minutes. A variety of films and television programmes based on alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and its sequel through the lookingglass, and what alice found there 1871 by lewis carroll have been created. First film about alice in wonderland 1903 111 mummys dummies 1948 watch all here duration. Alice in wonderland 1903, complete film ready to play 8 min. Unfortunately, much of the film has been lost, and what remains is badly damaged. The first film adaptation of alice in wonderland 1903. Cecil hepworths 1903 adaptation of alice in wonderland addeddate 20100704 04. Children and youth in history alice in wonderland movie. Film archivists have been able to restore the film.
Disneys animated alice in wonderland was first released in 1951. This is the first alice in wonderland film, made back in 1903. 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. In 2008, one of his films was discovered, and then alice. Alice in wonderland is a 1903 british silent film directed by cecil hepworth and percy stow. Alice in wonderland is a 1933 american precode fantasy film adaptated from the novels by lewis carroll. Alice in wonderland 1903 alice in wonderland wiki fandom. Alice in wonderland is a 1915 american silent dark fantasy adventure film adaptation of lewis carrolls classic 1865 novel, alice s adventures in wonderland, directed and written by w. Special twodisc collectors set, with rare film, includes alice in wonderland 1915 the first version near to the novel, this silent movie starred viola savoy.
Alice in wonderland 1903 lewis carroll bfi national archive. For more vintage movies, visit our collection of 700 free movies online. Alice in wonderland 1903 lewis carroll bfi national. Jun 28, 2016 alice in wonderland is among the most influential books ever written. A copy of this film can be found on youtube, complete with a commentary by simon brown for the bbc. It is the first movie adaptation of lewis carrolls childrens book alice s adventures in wonderland.
Adored by both children and adults, it tells the story of a bored little girl named alice and her journey to an imaginary parallel world, filled with very amusing humanlike creatures. Its the main location also of alice in wonderland 1951 and alice in wonderland 2010 contentsshow in the novel wonderland is the curious place alice discovers after falling down a rabbit hole in lewis carrolls. Alice in wonderland is among the most influential books ever written. Hepworths alice in wonderland is said to have been originally 800 feet and, perhaps, as long as 12 minutes, with 16 scenes. I have a ma in creative writing, and i also took a ton of english literature courses, and alice in wonderland the original version was really hard to get through. The film was produced by paramount pictures, featuring an allstar cast. Alice in wonderland is a british silent film that was directed by cecil hepworth and percy stow and was released in 1903. The first film adaptation of lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland, though due to its age, it does come across as more of a brief synopsis of the story. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which zero are trailers, as listed below. Alice dreams that she sees the white rabbit and follows him down the rabbithole, into the hall of many doors. Video archive for the film alice in wonderland, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 1903.
The 1903 british silent film alice in wonderland was the first movie adaptation of lewis carrolls childrens book alice s adventures in wonderland. Even in 1903, it seems, alice in wonderland was an irresistible invitation to creators of movie special effects. Alice in wonderland was the longest film produced in england at that time. Feb 25, 2010 alice in wonderland 1903 lewis carroll bfi national archive. However, it is a remarkable work of art, especially considering the special effects required by the story that were achieved. It is all liveaction, except for the walrus and the carpenter sequence, which was animated by harmanising studio.
Alice 2000 video game american mcgees alice is a nonofficial sequel to the second alice book. The first allanimated film in history, a series of scenes without much narrative structure, but morphing into each other. I imagine browns commentary adds immeasurably to the entertainment value of this the first film adaptation of alice in wonderland, lewis carrolls classic childrens tale. Alice in wonderland 1903 film wikisource, the free online. Mabel clark was born in june 1885 at sunbury in middlesex. For those with an interest in the history of film, hepworths 1903 silent version is also worth a look. But alice, growing bolder, boxes his ears and in the confusion which results, she awakes. Alice in wonderland 1903 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aug 09, 2016 alice in wonderland 1903 restoration first alice movie ever, lewis carroll.
Paramounts allstar adaptation of alice in wonderland, featuring cary grant, w. From a 1903 silent film to disneys original animation and tim burtons 2010 alice in wonderland, filmmakers have shown how much they. Jill in the box, composed and performed by wendy hiscocks. Alice is a fictional character and protagonist of lewis carrolls childrens novel alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and its sequel, through the lookingglass 1871. Alice dozes in a garden, awakened by a dithering white rabbit in waistcoat with pocket watch. Only eight minutes of the films original twelve have survived the. And the 1903 film listed in our other collection, 1,150 free movies online.
Alice is a fictional character and protagonist of lewis carrolls childrens novel alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and its sequel, through the lookingglass 1871. Alice in wonderland 1903 soundtrack to a silent film youtube. This earliest film of alice in wonderland is an amazing find for its early use of both the camera and a look into special effects techniques being invented at the time. It starts with alice following the white rabbit down the hole, the eat. This silent moving picture is the first filmed version of lewis carrolls classic story. The british film institute bfi partially restored the movie and its original film tinting and released it in 2010. Only one copy of the original film is known to exist. The game isnt actually about alice s first visit to wonderland, but her third. Alice u zemlji cuda je britanski kratki crnobijeli nijemi film snimljen 1903. Later, in the rabbits home, her size is again a problem. The film itself assumes that the audience is familiar with the story. Watch the clip titled short film for the film alice in wonderland 1903. Alice s adventures in wonderland also known as alice in wonderland for short, the 1865 novel written by lewis carroll through the lookingglass, the 1871 sequel note. A trip to the moon 1902 and the great train robbery 1903 remain the most popular examples of the new story film.
Feb 22, 2016 alice in wonderland is a 1903 british silent film directed by cecil hepworth and percy stow. Alices adventures in wonderland also known as alice in wonderland for short, the 1865 novel written by lewis carroll through the lookingglass, the 1871 sequel note. Alice in wonderland 1903 restoration first alice movie ever, lewis carroll. Painstakingly restored by the bfi british film institute from a severely damaged print, this is still in poor condition, but for the those interested in taking a look at a small piece of movie history, this is still quite watchable. Hepworth is said to be the first adaptation of the classic story alice in wonderland by lewis carroll. Percy stow and cecil hepworth directed this pioneering film version based on sir john tenniels original illustrations. Poznat je prije svega po koristenju revolucionarnih specijalnih efekata. The filmmakers have done a surprisingly successful job of brining the original illustrations by sir john tenniel to life. It was a very short book, but really hard to get through. First alice in wonderland film ever made 1903 with new soundtrack duration. Where was alice in wonderland first published answers. The following is a list of close adaptations, including sequels or original works set in the same universe. Alice in wonderland is a 1915 american silent dark fantasy adventure film adaptation of lewis carrolls classic 1865 novel, alices adventures in wonderland, directed and written by w.
Alice in wonderland book or movie, which is better. Alice in wonderland 1903 short film trailer addict. A child in the midvictorian era, alice unintentionally goes on an underground adventure after accidentally falling down a rabbit hole into wonderland. The film stars johnny depp, anne hathaway, helena bonham carter, crispin glover, matt lucas, and mia wasikowska, and features the voices of alan rickman, stephen fry, michael sheen, and timothy spall. Alice in wonderland 1903 the filmmakers have done a surprisingly successful job of brining the original illustrations by sir john tenniel to life with some truly pioneering effects and although much was lost when the original reels were melted down by the receivers there is still plenty to enjoy. Films and television programmes based on alice in wonderland. Its unusual length meant that it was not suitable for all film showings, where a variety of short subjects was considered ideal, so all the scenes were sold individually. The first film adaptation of alice in wonderland 1903 open culture. Alice unintentionally offends the queen who calls the executioner to behead her. Despite this, it is notable for some quite ground breaking special effects for a film over 100 years old, including alice shrinking and growing and a very bored looking, yet. Oct 06, 2016 wikimedia commons file description page history.
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