Alice in Wonderland 1915
Step back to 1915 and follow Alice on her first cinematic journey down the rabbit hole in W.W. Young's pioneering silent adaptation of Lewis Carroll's tale.
Director: W.W. Young
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice in Wonderland (1915) about?
Alice wanders into a sunlit dream after a picnic with her sister, slipping down a rabbit hole into a silent wonderland of talking animals, playing-card armies, and shifting tea parties. The 59-minute film turns Lewis Carroll's nonsense poetry into early cinema magic.
Who directed Alice in Wonderland?
W.W. Young directed this 1915 silent adaptation, translating Carroll's nonsense into flickering dream-images on early film stock.
Who stars in Alice in Wonderland?
Leading the cast are Viola Savoy as Alice, Herbert Rice as the White Rabbit, Harry Marks as the Cheshire Cat, and sisters Lotta and Viola Savoy rounding out the ensemble.
Is Alice in Wonderland (1915) worth watching?
As the earliest surviving film version of Carroll's classic, it offers a fascinating time-capsule glimpse into silent-era fantasy storytelling. While simple by modern standards, its gentle charm and historical value make it rewarding for silent-film enthusiasts and Carroll fans.
How long is Alice in Wonderland?
The original 1915 silent film runs 59 minutes—just shy of an hour of pure wonder.
About Alice in Wonderland (1915) — The Silent Rabbit Hole That Started a Century of Wonder
Step back to 1915 and follow Alice on her first cinematic journey down the rabbit hole in W.W. Young's pioneering silent adaptation of Lewis Carroll's tale. Under a hazy summer sky, Alice drifts into a dream where a picnic with her sister melts into a shifting wonderland where animals chat in hushed tones and playing cards march across the grass like regal soldiers. Young's film captures the story's airy whimsy with hand-cranked clarity, turning Carroll's nonsense into a flickering tableau of curiosity and quiet chaos.
Viola Savoy steps into the title role with wide-eyed wonder, while Herbert Rice lends a touch of mystery as the White Rabbit, and the supporting players—including Harry Marks as the grinning Cheshire Cat and the Savoy sisters' gentle chemistry—guide us through a brisk 59 minutes of pure, early fantasy escapism. Pure family entertainment that still feels fresh today.