The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland

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The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland

"Off with her head!"

1950

1h 0m

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Overview

Thought to be the first full-hour television adaptation of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass', broadcast on the CBS Ford Theatre.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Iris Mann

Alice

Richard Waring

Mad Hatter

Joe Silver

Caterpillar

Dorothy Jarnac

White Rabbit

Jack Lemmon

Tweedledum

Biff McGuire

Tweedledee

LeRoi Operti

March Hare

Nydia Westman

White Queen

Jack Albertson

Humpty Dumpty

Rex O'Malley

King of Hearts

Creative team

Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner
Written by: Lewis Carroll
Produced by: Garth Montgomery

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