Alice Gets Stung (1925)

Alice Gets Stung (1925) was released on February 1, 1925. Produced by the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Distributed by M.J. Winkler Productions.

Julius the Cat chased a rabbit into a hole and catches it. The Rabbit pleads with Julius to let her go free, because she has baby rabbits at home. After she is free, she mocks Julius and he begins chasing her again. Alice (Virginia Davis) assists Julius with chase. They come across a bear jamboree. Alice playfully shoots at the animals and they are chased away by a bear.

Cast and Crew: Director: Walt Disney. Producer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Writer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Editor: George Winkler (uncredited). Visual Effects: George Lowerre (Cameraman, uncredited). Camera and Electrical Department: Mike Marcus (Camera Operator, uncredited), Phil Tannura (Camera Operator: live-action scenes, uncredited). Animation Department: Lillian Bounds (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Kathleen Dollard (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Rollin Hamilton (Animator, uncredited), Thurston Harper (Animator, uncredited), Ub Iwerks (Animator, uncredited). Cast: Virginia Davis (Alice).

Technical Specifications: Running Time: 7:32. Animation Type: Combination live-action and standard animation. Sound Mix: Silent. Color: Black and White. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Negative Format: 35mm. Printed Film Format: 35mm. Cinematographic Process: Spherical.

Sources

Alice Gets Stung (Short 1925) ⭐ 4.9 | Animation, short, comedy. (1925, February 1). IMDb.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015553/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Merritt, R., & Kaufman, J.B. (2000). Walt in wonderland: The silent films of Walt Disney. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Vagnini, S., & Smith, D. (2023). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Disney Editions Deluxe.

Alice the Toreador (1925)

Alice the Toreador (1925) was released on January 15, 1925. Produced by the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Distributed by M.J. Winkler Productions.

Alice (Virginia Davis) and Julius the Cat enter a bull fighting competition after finding a lazy, docile, broken steer. A rival competitor, a cat named Terrible Tom swaps out Alice’s docile bull for a mean bull. But when Terrible Tom fights the docile bull, but he becomes mean after a run in with a cactus. The mean bull that was swapped in to fight Alice is lured out of the ring by Julius, who then returns disguised as a bull to help Alice win.

Cast and Crew: Director: Walt Disney. Producer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Writer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Editor: George Winkler (uncredited). Visual Effects: George Lowerre (Cameraman, uncredited). Camera and Electrical Department: Mike Marcus (Camera Operator, uncredited). Animation Department: Lillian Bounds (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Kathleen Dollard (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Rollin Hamilton (Animator, uncredited), Thurston Harper (Animator, uncredited), Ub Iwerks (Animator, uncredited). Cast: Virginia Davis (Alice).

Technical Specifications: Running Time: 7:32. Animation Type: Combination live-action and standard animation. Sound Mix: Silent. Color: Black and White. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Negative Format: 35mm. Printed Film Format: 35mm. Cinematographic Process: Spherical.

Sources

Alice the Toreador (Short 1925) ⭐ 5.2 | Animation, short, comedy. (1925, January 15). IMDb.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015562/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Merritt, R., & Kaufman, J.B. (2000). Walt in wonderland: The silent films of Walt Disney. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Vagnini, S., & Smith, D. (2023). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Disney Editions Deluxe.

Alice Cans the Cannibals (1925)

Alice Cans the Cannibals (1925) was released on January 1, 1925. Had a two-week run at the Criterion Theatre in Los Angeles, California starting on March 7, 1925, along with The Last Laugh. Produced by the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Distributed by M.J. Winkler Productions.

Alice (Virginia Davis) and Julius the Cat drive their car over a cliff into the ocean. In an attempt to get back to shore Julius lassos a fish and ties him to the car. Instead of the shore they arrive on Cannibal Islands where they must escape the island occupants.

Cast and Crew: Director: Walt Disney. Producer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Writer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Editor: George Winkler. Visual Effects: George Lowerre (Caneraman, uncredited). Camera and Electrical Department: Mike Marcus (Camera Operator, uncredited). Animation Department: Lillian Bounds (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Kathleen Dollard (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Rollin Hamilton (Animator, uncredited), Thurston Harper (Animator, uncredited), Ub Iwerks (Animator, uncredited). Cast: Virginia Davis (Alice).

Technical Specifications: Running Time: 6:08.  Animation Type: Combination live-action and standard animation. Sound Mix: Silent. Color: Black and White. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Negative Format: 35mm. Printed Film Format: 35mm. Cinematographic Process: Spherical.

Sources

Alice Cans the Cannibals (Short 1925) ⭐ 4.5 | Animation, short, comedy. (1925, January 1). IMDb.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015551/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Merritt, R., & Kaufman, J.B. (2000). Walt in wonderland: The silent films of Walt Disney. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Vagnini, S., & Smith, D. (2023). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Disney Editions Deluxe.

Moana 2 New Poster and Trailer (2024)

Walt Disney Animation Studios released a brand new trailer and movie poster for their upcoming animated feature film, Moana 2. It is the sequel to the 2016 hit Moana, and takes place 3 years later. 

Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino. Music by Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina. Starring the voices of Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and Maui. 

Moana 2 comes to theaters on November 27, 2024. Check out the trailer. 

Alice the Piper (1924)

Alice the Piper (1924) had a preview at Bard’s Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles, California on November 2, 1924.Released on December 15, 1924. Produced by the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Distributed by M.J. Winkler Productions.

Alice (Virginia Davis) and Julius the Cat see an ad for a reward to anybody that can rid the town of Hamlin of its rat problem. Based on the German legend, “The Pied Piper of Hamlin.” After failing to entice the rats down to the river with music to drown them Alice and Julius use a large vacuum to suck them all up. 

Cast and Crew: Director: Walt Disney. Producer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Writer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Visual Effects: George Lowerre (Cameraman, uncredited). Camera and Electrical Department: Harry Forbes (Camera Operator: live-action scenes, uncredited), Mike Marcus (Camera Operator, uncredited). Animation Department: Lillian Bounds (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Kathleen Dollard (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Rollin Hamilton (Animator, uncredited), Thurston Harper (Animator, uncredited), Ub Iwerks (Animator, uncredited). Cast: Virginia Davis (Alice).

Technical Specifications: Running Time: 6:39. Animation Type: Combination live-action and standard animation. Sound Mix: Silent. Color: Black and White. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Negative Format: 35mm. Printed Film Format: 35mm. Cinematographic Process: Spherical. 

Sources

Alice the Piper (Short 1924) ⭐ 5.8 | Animation, short, comedy. (1924, December 15). IMDb.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014658/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Merritt, R., & Kaufman, J.B. (2000). Walt in wonderland: The silent films of Walt Disney. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Vagnini, S., & Smith, D. (2023). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Disney Editions Deluxe.

Updated May 31, 2024.

Alice and the Three Bears (1924)

Alice and the Three Bears (1924) had a preview at Bard’s Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles, California ca. September 25, 1924. Released on December 1, 1924. Produced by the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Distributed by M.J. Winkler Productions.

Three bears are brewing moonshine when the Little Bear is sent out to find the missing ingredient, “hops.” Alice (Virginia Davis) and Julius the Cat are riding a scooter when it gets a flat tire and they fix it in a very unusual way. They stumble into the house the three bears are making moonshine when they are caught. Julius gets into a fight with the Little Bear and gets beat up while Alice is kidnapped and taken to the mill. Julius is able to recover and rescues Alice. 

Cast and Crew: Director: Walt Disney. Producer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Writer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Editor: George Winkler. Visual Effects: George Lowerre (Cameraman, uncredited). Camera and Electrical Department: Mike Marcus (Camera Operator, uncredited). Animation Department: Lillian Bounds (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Kathleen Dollard (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Rollin Hamilton (Animator, uncredited), Ub Iwerks (Animator, uncredited). Cast: Virginia Davis (Alice).

Technical Specifications: Running Time: 7:13. Animation Type: Combination live-action and standard animation. Sound Mix: Silent. Color: Black and White. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Negative Format: 35mm. Printed Film Format: 35mm. Cinematographic Process: Spherical.

Sources

Alice and the Three Bears (Short 1924) ⭐ 4.8 | Animation, short, comedy. (1924, December 1). IMDb.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014660/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Alice and the Three Bears is released - D23. (2019, March 20). D23. https://d23.com/this-day/alice-and-the-three-bears-is-released/

Merritt, R., & Kaufman, J.B. (2000). Walt in wonderland: The silent films of Walt Disney. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Vagnini, S., & Smith, D. (2023). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Disney Editions Deluxe.

Updated May 31, 2024.

Alice Hunting in Africa (1924)

Alice Hunting in Africa (1924) was released on November 15, 1924. Produced by the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Distributed by M.J. Winkler Productions. Live action was shot for this film but was reportedly deleted prior to release and not present in any copies I could find.

Alice (Virginia Davis) is in Safari in Africa where she starts out chasing a bear while riding a donkey and then is chased by the bear. She meets up with Julius the cat who is riding an elephant while she rides a camel. Julius shoots at several animals, including a lion, giraffe and a cheetah and Alice chases a mouse around. Finally, the cheetah returns the favor and chases Julius.

Cast and Crew: Director: Walt Disney. Producer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Writer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Editor: M.J. Winkler. Visual Effects: George Lowerre (Cameraman, uncredited). Camera and Electrical Department: Roy O. Disney (Camera Operator, uncredited). Animation Department: Walt Disney (Animator, uncredited). Cast: Virginia Davis (Alice).

Technical Specifications: Running Time: 6:45. Animation Type: Combination live-action and standard animation. Sound Mix: Silent. Color: Black and White. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Negative Format: 35mm. Printed Film Format: 35mm. Cinematographic Process: Spherical.

Sources

Alice Hunting in Africa (Short 1924) ⭐ 5.5 | Animation, short, comedy. (1924, November 15). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014657/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Merritt, R., & Kaufman, J.B. (2000). Walt in wonderland: The silent films of Walt Disney. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Vagnini, S., & Smith, D. (2023). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Disney Editions Deluxe.

Updated May 31,2024. 

Alice Gets in Dutch (1924)

Alice Gets in Dutch (1924) had a preview at Bard’s Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles, California in August 1924. Had its premiere at Piccadilly Theatre in New York City, New York on October 20, 1924. Released on November 1, 1924. Produced by the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Distributed by M.J. Winkler Productions.

Alice (Virginia Davis) gets in trouble after misbehaving in class. After being forced to sit in the corner she dreams that her and three friends, a cat, pup and donkey are dancing and singing. They are interrupted by a mean school teacher and her walking schoolbooks. A war ensues between the two groups with each launching their canons toward each other.

Cast and Crew: Director: Walt Disney. Producer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Writer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Editor: George Winkler. Visual Effects: George Lowerre (Cameraman, uncredited). Camera and Electrical Department: Harry Forbes (Camera Operator: live-action scenes, uncredited), Mike Marcus (Camera Operator: animation, uncredited). Animation Department: Lillian Bounds (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Kathleen Dollard (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Rollin Hamilton (Animator, uncredited), Ub Iwerks (Animator, uncredited). Cast: Virginia Davis (Alice), Tommy Hicks (Fat Kid, uncredited), David F. Hollander (Boy with Dark Hair, uncredited), Leon Holmes (Tubby Fishing Pal, uncredited), Mrs. Hunt (Schoolteacher, uncredited), Peggy the German shepherd (dog), Spec O’Donnell (uncredited), Marjorie Sewell (Schoolgirl).

Technical Specifications: Running Time: 9:52. Animation Type: Combination live-action and standard animation. Sound Mix: Silent. Color: Black and White. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Negative Format: 35mm. Printed Film Format: 35mm. Cinematographic Process: Spherical. 

Sources

Alice Gets in Dutch (Short 1924) ⭐ 5.5 | Animation, short, comedy. (1924, November 1). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014656/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Merritt, R., & Kaufman, J.B. (2000). Walt in wonderland: The silent films of Walt Disney. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Vagnini, S., & Smith, D. (2023). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Disney Editions Deluxe.

Updated May 30, 2024.

Walt Disney Treasures - Alice’s Cartoon World: An Interview with Virginia Davis

Walt Disney Treasures is a series of 2-disc DVD collections of classic Disney cartoons, television episodes and other material related to The Walt Disney Company. They were released in a total of nine waves between 2001 and 2009. The idea of a collector oriented series showcasing classic Disney shorts was pitched by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin in 2000 to then chairman of the Walt Disney Studios, Dick Cook. Dick Cook liked the idea and the episodes were hosted by Leoard Maltin. The series ended in 2009 after Dick Cook left the company and the new management were not interested in continuing the series. 

Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s - 1960s, Disc One contained a bonus feature titled, Alice’s Cartoon World: An Interview with Virginia Davis. In this bonus feature, Leonard Maltin interviews, Virginia Davis, who portrayed the little girl, Alice, in Walt’s silent comedies of the 1920s. More specifically, the Alice Comedies made between 1923 and 1927.  Virginia Davis played Alice starting with pilot, Alice’s Wonderland and was in a total of 15 shorts. 

Since I’m currently researching and posting about the Alice Comedies I thought this would be a great time to share this. Check out Leonard Maltin’s interview with Virginia Davis below.

Alice the Peacemaker (1924)

Alice the Peacemaker (1924) had a preview at Bard’s Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Released on August 1, 1924. Produced by the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. Distributed by M.J. Winkler Productions.

Alice (Virginia Davis) breaks up a fight between two rival newsboys by telling them a story about a cat and mouse who was fighting. Ike the Mouse and Mike the Cat are both thieves who are trying to steal food from the same ice box which leads to a fight. Alice gets the two to reconcile. A police dog sees a wanted poster for the two and Alice has to help them try and escape.

Cast and Crew: Director: Walt Disney. Producer: Walt Disney (uncredited), Writer: Walt Disney (uncredited). Editor: M.J. Winkler. Visual Effects: George Lowerre (Cameraman, uncredited). Camera and Electrical Department: Harry Forbes (Camera Operator: live-action scenes, uncredited), Mike Marcus (Camera Operator: animation, uncredited). Animation Department: Lillian Bounds (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Kathleen Dollard (Ink and Paint, uncredited), Rollin Hamilton (Animator, uncredited), Ub Iwerks (Animator, uncredited). Cast: Virginia Davis (Alice), Tommy Hicks (Fat Kid, uncredited), Leon Holmes (Tubby Newsboy, uncredited), Spec O’Donnell (Freckle-Faced Newsboy, uncredited).

Technical Specifications: Running Time: 7:35 (although videos on YouTube are 10+ minutes). Animation Type: Combination live-action and standard animation. Sound Mix: Silent. Color: Black and White. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1. Negative Format: 35mm. Printed Film Format: 35mm. Cinematographic Process: Spherical.

Sources

Alice the Peacemaker (Short 1924) ⭐ 6.0 | Animation, short, comedy. (1924, August 1). IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0014661/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Merritt, R., & Kaufman, J.B. (2000). Walt in wonderland: The silent films of Walt Disney. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Vagnini, S., & Smith, D. (2023). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Disney Editions Deluxe.

Updated May 30, 2024.