Alice in Wonderland
A lavish Paramount fantasy featuring one of Cary Grant's earliest—and least recognizable—screen appearances as the Mock Turtle.
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- Cary Grant
- Story
- Direction
- Cinematography
- Entertainment
- Historical importance
Featured quote
“An early glimpse of Grant's professionalism and dedication before the emergence of his legendary screen persona.”
Introduction
A prestige literary adaptation capturing Cary Grant before he became a leading man.
The Story
Alice journeys through Wonderland, meeting surreal characters including Cary Grant's Mock Turtle.
Production & Behind the Scenes
Paramount invested heavily in costumes, makeup, sets, and an all-star ensemble.
Cary Grant's Performance
Grant demonstrates professionalism and physical acting despite being almost completely concealed.
Norman Z. McLeod's Direction & Themes
Explores imagination, identity, absurdity, childhood, and fantasy with remarkable visual fidelity.
Historical Context
One of Hollywood's earliest large-scale fantasy productions and an important milestone in Grant's formative years.
Legacy & Influence
Today valued as both a pioneering fantasy film and an important chapter in Cary Grant's artistic development.
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Production & release
1932
Cary Grant signs with Paramount.
Cary Grant signs with Paramount.
1933
Production begins.
Production begins.
December 22, 1933
Film released.
Film released.
1937
Grant becomes an international star.
Grant becomes an international star.
Today
Celebrated as an important fantasy classic and early Cary Grant curiosity.
Celebrated as an important fantasy classic and early Cary Grant curiosity.
Cast.
Charlotte Henry as Alice
Richard Arlen as Cheshire Cat
Roscoe Ates as Fish
William Austin as Gryphon
Gary Cooper as White Knight
Leon Errol as Uncle Gilbert
Louise Fazenda as White Queen
W.C. Fields as Humpty-Dumpty
Alec B. Francis as King of Hearts
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher as Rabbit
Cary Grant as Mock Turtle
Lillian Harmer as Cook
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