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.