Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Year: 1951

Runtime: 75 min

Language: english

Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wilfred Jackson

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In this whimsical tale, Alice Kingsleigh finds herself torn between two worlds: her mundane reality as a teenager and the fantastical realm of Underland, where memories of her childhood adventures linger in her dreams. When a curious White Rabbit reappears, Alice's life takes a thrilling turn down the rabbit hole.

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Timeline – Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Trace every key event in Alice in Wonderland (1951) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Alice's Disinterest

The story begins with Alice feeling utterly bored as her older sister reads from a history book. Yearning for adventure and something extraordinary, her mundane reality quickly sets the stage for her whimsical journey.

2

The White Rabbit Appears

Alice's curiosity is piqued when she spots a White Rabbit dressed in a waistcoat, anxiously checking his watch. This peculiar sight encourages Alice to follow him, leading her to an unexpected adventure.

3

The Fall Down the Rabbit Hole

In her excitement, Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole, leaving her cat Dinah behind. This marks the beginning of her fantastical journey into Wonderland, where the ordinary laws of reality no longer apply.

4

Shrinking and Growing

Upon landing, Alice discovers a large hall with a tiny door that the White Rabbit slips through. After consulting with the Doorknob, she drinks from a bottle labeled 'Drink me,' which causes her to shrink to a minuscule size.

5

Flooding the Room

When Alice attempts to grab a key from a table, her frustration leads her to eat a cookie marked 'Eat me,' causing her to grow enormously. Her sudden size increase ends in chaos as her tears flood the room, creating an ocean of her own making.

The Hall
6

The Caucus Race

After drifting through her tears to the shore, Alice meets a Dodo bird who organizes a nonsensical caucus race to help everyone dry off. The event emphasizes the absurdity of Wonderland and introduces her to more quirky characters.

The Shore
7

Meeting Tweedledum and Tweedledee

Continuing her adventures, Alice encounters the delightfully absurd twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, who entertain her with a whimsical recitation of 'The Walrus and the Carpenter.' Their antics further deepen Alice's experience of the bizarre world.

8

Trapped in the White Rabbit's House

Alice sneaks into the White Rabbit's house, but is mistaken for his maid. Her size-changing experiences come to a peak when she grows too large inside the house, causing mayhem as friends try to rescue her but unintentionally trap her further.

White Rabbit's House
9

The Talking Flowers

Alice finds herself in a vibrant garden filled with animated flowers who initially welcome her. However, when they mistake her for a weed, she faces their ire, resulting in her abrupt expulsion from this lovely yet hostile place.

The Flower Garden
10

Advice from the Caterpillar

Alice engages with a hookah-smoking caterpillar who provides her with cryptic advice about a mushroom that can alter her size. Through trial and error, she learns to use it to navigate her huge and tiny forms more adeptly.

11

Un-birthday Celebration

Guided by the Cheshire Cat, Alice arrives at the garden of the March Hare, who is celebrating his 'Un-birthday' with the Mad Hatter and the Dormouse. Their bizarre tea party ultimately frustrates Alice, leading her to abandon her quest.

March Hare's Garden
12

The Queen of Hearts

Alice encounters the temperamental Queen of Hearts, who invites her to a chaotic croquet match. The Queen's whimsical nature and unpredictable temper create a tense atmosphere as the game spirals into absurdity.

Queen's Garden
13

The Trial

In the end, Alice stands trial before the Queen and her nonsensical companions. As she grows to a massive size while confronting the Queen's irrationality, the struggle between logic and absurdity reaches a climax.

14

The Awakening

After a wild chase where the Queen orders Alice's head off, Alice returns to the Doorknob. Discovering that she was simply dreaming, she calls out to her sleeping self, prompting a gradual return to her real-world existence.

The Park
15

Homeward Bound

As Alice wakes up, she reflects on her surreal adventures while walking home with her sister. Her enchanting journey through Wonderland leaves her pondering the complexities of logic, dreams, and the inevitable journey into adulthood.

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 15:38

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