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Alice in Movieland (1940): Cast

Alice in Movieland (1940) movie poster

Alice in Movieland is a 1940 short music drama directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Joan Leslie as Alice Purdee (as Joan Brodel), Ronald Reagan and Larry Steers. It runs 22 minutes.

Alice in Movieland (1940) movie poster
Released
Runtime
22 min
Director
Jean Negulesco
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alice in Movieland About?

The premise of Alice in Movieland without spoilers.

Alice wins a free trip to Hollywood and dreams about her arrival.

Alice in Movieland Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • tap dancing
  • dancing
  • brown derby restaurant
  • reference to alice in wonderland
  • family relationships
  • beauty contest winner
  • talent contest
  • it was all a dream
  • train porter
  • train station
  • teen drama
  • coming of age drama
+38 more
  • pop music
  • dance music
  • film within a film
  • california
  • beauty pageant
  • hollywood
  • switchboard
  • movie studio
  • film making
  • actress
  • movie premiere
  • cocoanut grove
  • train
  • teenager
  • film director
  • staircase
  • two reeler
  • featurette
  • pun in title
  • 1940
  • warner featurette
  • screen test
  • broadway brevity
  • tourist
  • telephone operator
  • practical joke
  • polo
  • nightclub
  • los angeles california
  • horse racing
  • hollywood bowl
  • finger crossing
  • film extra
  • autograph
  • academy award
  • rabbit's foot
  • casting office
  • academy awards ceremony
Cast & crew

Alice in Movieland Cast & Characters

Joan Leslie leads the cast as Alice Purdee (as Joan Brodel), with Ronald Reagan as Carlo's Guest (uncredited) and Larry Steers as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited). Directed by Jean Negulesco; 39 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Alice in Movieland

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Details

Alice in Movieland Also Known As

Also known as “Broadway Brevities: Alice in Movieland”.

Also known as
  • Broadway Brevities: Alice in Movieland

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FAQ

Alice in Movieland FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Alice in Movieland, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alice in Movieland?

Alice in Movieland runs 22 minutes.

When was Alice in Movieland released?

Alice in Movieland was released on March 3, 1940.

Who directed Alice in Movieland?

Alice in Movieland was directed by Jean Negulesco.

More films by Jean Negulesco

Who is in the cast of Alice in Movieland?

Alice in Movieland stars Joan Leslie as Alice Purdee (as Joan Brodel), Ronald Reagan as Carlo's Guest (uncredited) and Larry Steers as Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited), among 39 credited actors.

Does Alice in Movieland have a post-credit scene?

No. Alice in Movieland has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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