Alice in Wonderland (1915 film)

The 1915 Film redicts here. For the novel, see Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. For two earlier adaptations, see Alice in Wonderland (1903 film) and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1910 film). For the 1951 animated Disney film, see Alice in Wonderland (1951 Film). For the 2010 Tim Burton Adaptation, see Alice in Wonderland (2010 film). For other uses, see Alice in Wonderland (disambiguation).

Alice in Wonderland
Theatrical release poster
Directed byW.W. Young
Screenplay byW.W. Young
Based onAlice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
by Lewis Carroll
StarringViola Savoy
Distributed byAmerican Film Manufacturing Company
Nonpareil Feature Film Corp
Release date
  • January 19, 1915 (1915-01-19)
Running time
52 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent

Alice in Wonderland is a 1915 American silent dark fantasy adventure film adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic 1865 novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, directed and written by W. W. Young and starring Viola Savoy as Alice.

This film version is notable for depicting much of the 'Father William' poem and it includes footage resembling Tenniel's illustration of Father William doing his back-somersault at the front door.

Savoy was used again in the sequel released the same year, Through the looking Glass, based on Carroll's 1871 sequel novel of the same name.

Plot

The plot is mostly straightforward from Carroll's original work, but with much dialogue and the entire Mad-Tea party cut. Before Alice enters Wonderland, the film adds a minor subplot about Alice craving tarts. It also cuts a part after Alice wakes up and leaves her sister on the bank to also dream about her time in Wonderland.


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