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Alice in Wonderland (1949): Cast & Plot

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Alice in Wonderland is a 1949 animated family film directed by Dallas Bower and Lou Bunin, starring Carol Marsh as Alice, Stephen Murray and Ernest Milton. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Alice in Wonderland (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Directors
Dallas Bower and Lou Bunin
Genres
Animation , Family , Fantasy , Music
Original language
French
Studio
The Rank Organisation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alice in Wonderland About?

The premise of Alice in Wonderland without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Lou Bunin’s imaginative blend of live‑action performance and puppetry brings Lewis Carroll’s 1865 classic to the stage with vivid charm. The production mixes real actors with expertly crafted puppets, capturing the whimsical spirit of Wonderland while showcasing a unique theatrical visual style.

Alice in Wonderland Themes & Keywords

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  • stop motion animation
  • surrealism
  • wonderland
  • adaptation
  • alice character
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • lewis carroll character
  • white rabbit character
  • knave of hearts character
  • queen of hearts character
  • cheshire cat character
  • duchess
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  • king of hearts character
  • dormouse character
  • growing
  • shrinking
  • size change
  • mock turtle character
  • gryphon
  • playing card
  • dodo bird character
  • march hare character
  • cook
  • queen victoria character
  • based on children's book
  • oxford
  • oxfordshire
  • england
  • europe
  • bell
  • school bell
  • alice liddell character
  • photographer
  • house of hanover
  • 19th century
  • albert prince consort character
  • queen regnant
  • professor
  • college professor
  • three sisters
  • anthropomorphic rabbit
  • rabbit hole
  • long hair
  • fantasy world
  • frame story
  • anthropomorphic playing card
  • yes man
  • shrinking in size
  • size changing
  • growing in size
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Cast & crew

Alice in Wonderland Cast & Characters

Carol Marsh leads the cast as Alice, with Stephen Murray as Lewis Carroll / The Knave of Hearts (voice) and Ernest Milton as The Vice Chancellor / The White Rabbit (voice). Directed by Dallas Bower and Lou Bunin; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Alice in Wonderland Plot Summary

What happens in Alice in Wonderland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Victorian England, Dodgson is a scholar at Christ Church, Oxford who loves photography, theatre, and spending time with the Dean’s daughters, including Alice, Carol Marsh. The stern Vice Chancellor, Ernest Milton, disapproves of his latest poem written under the pen name Lewis Carroll and even hints that Oxford’s famous bell, Great Tom, should be silenced because its chimes annoy the crowd ahead of the Queen’s visit. On the suggestion of the Vice Chancellor, Alice Liddell and her sisters are kept out when the Queen arrives, a decision that leaves Dodgson feeling guilty for the disappointed girl.

Full summary

The whole story of Alice in Wonderland, scene by scene

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Videos

Alice in Wonderland Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Alice in Wonderland.

Lou Bunin's Alice in Wonderland Trailer (1949)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Alice in Wonderland?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actress portrayed Alice in the 1949 film?
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Alice in Wonderland Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Alice im Wunderland” and “Liisa ihmemaassa”.

Also known as
  • Alice im Wunderland
  • Liisa ihmemaassa
  • Alicia en el País de las Maravillas
  • 爱丽丝漫游奇境

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FAQ

Alice in Wonderland FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Alice in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Alice in Wonderland released?

Alice in Wonderland was released on May 13, 1949.

Who directed Alice in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland was directed by Dallas Bower and Lou Bunin.

Who is in the cast of Alice in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland stars Carol Marsh as Alice, Stephen Murray as Lewis Carroll / The Knave of Hearts (voice) and Ernest Milton as The Vice Chancellor / The White Rabbit (voice), among 8 credited actors.

Does Alice in Wonderland have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Alice in Wonderland in?

The original language of Alice in Wonderland is French.

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