Portrayals of Alice in Wonderland facts for kids
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Alice in Alice in Wonderland (1951)
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Alice is the main character from two famous novels by Lewis Carroll. These books are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, written in 1865, and Through the Looking Glass, from 1871. Alice's adventures have been made into many different types of entertainment over the years.
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Alice on Stage: Plays and Musicals
The very first professional stage show based on Alice's stories was a musical. It was called Alice in Wonderland, a Dream Play for Children. This musical opened in London, England, on December 23, 1886. It was a big hit and ran until March 18, 1887.
The musical was brought back many times, especially around Christmas. It was performed eighteen times between 1898 and 1930. Since then, Alice's stories have been adapted for many other stage shows. These include ballets, operas, puppet plays, and even rock musicals.
Alice in Movies: Film Adaptations
The first movie version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland came out in 1903. It was a silent film from Great Britain, directed by Cecil Hepworth. Since it had no sound, people all over Europe and America could easily watch it. May Clark played Alice in this early film.
Later, two more silent Alice films were made. One came out in 1910, and another in 1915. The first Alice movie with sound was released in 1931, starring Ruth Gilbert. Many other actresses have played Alice in films since then. These include Charlotte Henry (1933), Carol Marsh (1948), and Fiona Fullerton (1972).
Tim Burton's Modern Alice Film
A more recent film, Alice in Wonderland, was directed by Tim Burton. This movie was based on Through the Looking Glass. In this story, Alice is 19 years old and returns to Wonderland. Mia Wasikowska played the older Alice.
Alice Kingsleigh's Journey
In Tim Burton's film, Alice is named Alice Mollinia Kingsleigh. She is a 19-year-old who feels different from others in her Victorian society. Her journey back to Wonderland helps her find her true self. She learns to speak up and discover her own voice.
Screenwriter Linda Woolverton studied how young women were expected to act back then. She then made Alice the opposite of those expectations. Many people praised Alice in this film as a great role model for girls. She is shown as brave, determined, and not overly "girly." Alice also changes size a lot in the movie, from very tiny to very tall.
Alice in Disney Productions
Alice is a very popular character in many Disney movies and shows.
Disney's Animated Film
Alice is the main character in Disney's 1951 animated movie, Alice in Wonderland. In this film, Alice is very curious and loves to daydream. She often talks to herself and gives herself advice. Her kitten, Dinah, is her closest friend.
Alice is polite and well-behaved, but she finds it hard to stay calm in Wonderland. She is determined to find the White Rabbit, but she can get frustrated easily. She wears a blue dress with a white apron and a black ribbon in her blonde hair.
Bringing Alice to Life
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland had already inspired Walt Disney's earlier "Alice Comedies." By 1931, Disney had plans for an animated Alice film. However, another Alice movie came out that year, so he waited.
After World War II, Disney decided to make his Alice film fully animated. He searched for the perfect voice for Alice. He wanted a voice that sounded English but would also appeal to American audiences. He found this in young actress Kathryn Beaumont.
Kathryn Beaumont not only voiced Alice but also acted out scenes for the animators. They recorded her movements to help them draw the character. She even dressed as Alice to help her get into character. Kathryn also sang Alice's songs, as Disney wanted a "childlike feel" to them.
Alice in Other Disney Shows
Alice also appears in many episodes of Disney's House of Mouse. She is also in the direct-to-video movies Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse and Mickey's House of Villains. Today, Alice is voiced by Hynden Walch. You can also meet Alice as a character at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
Alice as a Disney Princess?
Alice is sometimes seen in official Disney Princess art and videos. For example, she appeared in the music videos "It's Not Just Make Believe" and "The Perfect Princess Tea." However, she is not officially part of the Disney Princess lineup.
It's interesting to know that in Lewis Carroll's book Through the Looking-Glass, Alice actually becomes the Queen of the Looking-Glass Kingdom.
Alice in Kingdom Hearts Games
Alice is a character in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. She is one of the "Princesses of Heart" in the first game. Her world, Wonderland, is the second Disney-based world you visit.
Alice also appears in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts coded. While she isn't in Kingdom Hearts II, she is mentioned. In the English versions of the games, Alice was first voiced by Kathryn Beaumont. Later, Hynden Walch took over the role.
Alice in Disney Magical World
Wonderland is one of the four Disney movie worlds in the Nintendo 3DS game "Disney Magical World." Many characters from the film, including Alice, appear in the game. Players can also collect items and clothes inspired by the movie.
Alice in Once Upon a Time Series
Alice has also appeared in TV shows that retell classic fairy tales.
Alice in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
Alice is the main character in the 2013 fantasy series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. This show is a spin-off of Once Upon a Time. Sophie Lowe plays Alice in this series.
The story takes place after Alice returns from Wonderland. Because of her amazing stories, people think she is not well. She is sent to an asylum in London. Doctors plan a procedure to make her forget Wonderland.
However, the White Rabbit and the Knave of Hearts arrive to tell Alice that her true love, Cyrus, is in danger. Alice agrees to go back to Wonderland to help him. She and the Knave of Hearts work together to rescue Cyrus and stop the evil Red Queen and Jafar.
Alice in Once Upon a Time (Season 7)
Alice is also a character in the seventh season of the main Once Upon a Time series. Rose Reynolds plays her. In this show, Alice is the daughter of Killian Jones and Mother Gothel. She is also in love with Robin, who is the daughter of Robin Hood and Zelena.
