Hitchcoc You've got Gary Cooper, Cary Grant, W. C. Fields, and on and on. Granted, they are hidden in costumes, but sometimes it's nice that someone at least try a film like this. This is the classic story of the trip into Wonderland by a bored little girl. I really liked her character. The Lewis Carrol Alice wasn't a beauty. She had real character in her face. The costumers put together a literal obstacle course of figure for Alice to conquer. I was enthralled as she made her way from one adventure to the next, one verbal joust after another. We know that much of the book and the movies are nonsensical, at least in a conventional way. So words become so important. I've not seen this film since I was in middle school in the early sixties and it's availability is always in question. But I was able to do a little construction on You Tube to regain the flavor of it.

utgard14 Paramount's all-star adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice stories, directed by Norman McLeod and featuring many great character actors and a few big name stars (many with their faces inexplicably covered -- bet that went over well in 1933). It's pretty fun to watch, especially for classic film fans who will likely recognize the different faces and voices behind the masks and makeup. The sets, costumes, and effects are all very impressive for the period. The music is nice, too. The only negatives are that the pace is a little slow, it has a stagy quality at times, and the bizarreness is both a plus and a minus. Sometimes it's charming, sometimes it's a bit creepy, but at all times it's interesting. There really wasn't anything else like this being made in 1933, when live action fantasy films in general were rare. It definitely warrants a look if you're a fan of Carroll or classic Hollywood.

PamelaShort This Alice in Wonderland film virtually takes you on a nostalgic journey amongst some of Hollywood's biggest stars of the the early 1930s. Alice falls down the rabbit hole and meets Cary Grant as Mock Turtle, Edna May Oliver as Red Queen, May Robson as the Queen of Hearts, Gary Cooper as White Knight, W.C. Fields as Humpty Dumpty, Edward Everett Horton as the Hatter, and many more notable stars of the day. Charlotte Henry is most delightful playing Alice and does a good job with this fast paced story that moves very quickly through " Wonderland. " The film gives an interesting take on the classic story and is fun to watch trying to spot the actors and actresses through some pretty garish make-up and their very elaborate costumes. Paramount's production of Alice will either satisfy or disappoint, but it is well worth a look if you are interested in films from the early 1930s.

angelagraphics I was lucky enough to watch this movie on television a couple of times. The first time was as a child in the early 60's. I was totally fascinated. I think it introduced me to the pleasures of black and white film. The second time I saw it was about 20 years later. I was traveling and had just checked into a wonderful old hotel. I turned on the vintage television to entertain myself as I unpacked. To my amazement there it was. The original Alice in Wonderland! What a marvelous afternoon treat to watch this classic in such a perfect setting.I am so enchanted with this film and so frustrated that such a classic seems to have disappeared entirely. Though I'm sure the animated versions are good, this version is fantastic. For as old as the film is the surreal settings were incredible! I can't imagine this gem is locked away, collecting dust. Its just a shame. It would become a cult classic like Wizard of Oz.