Question 1

What is the Mock Turtle in this adaptation?

Accepted Answer

The Mock Turtle, played by Sir Michael Hordern, is a bull in a turtle's shell, referencing how mock turtle soup was made from veal.

Question 2

Why does the film's opening mention July 4th?

Accepted Answer

The narrator says the time is early July, and Alice mentions the 4th; this is because Lewis Carroll first told the story on July 4, 1862, to Alice Liddell.

Question 3

How did Michael Crawford balance his role with a stage play?

Accepted Answer

Michael Crawford played the White Rabbit while also appearing in the West End comedy 'No Sex Please, We're British', leaving the studio in full make-up and removing it in the car.

Question 4

Why are many US releases of this film low quality?

Accepted Answer

The film fell into the public domain in the US after its 1985 VHS release, leading to budget releases using second- or third-generation sources in pan and scan.

Question 5

What deleted scene involved the Cheshire Cat?

Accepted Answer

A dialogue scene between Alice and the Cheshire Cat, with the cat in a tree, was filmed but cut from the final print; only stills survive.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

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