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Alice Blues
King Ferdinand of Sodonje (King Ferdinand Saronoff) is threatened with an attack. When a tourist who resembles him shows up at the palace, the king suggests that they switch clothes with each other. The fake king signs a document, and thereby signs his own death sentence. He manages to avoid the firing squad just in time, and asks for his own clothes back, but the real king refuses.
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Plot Summary
This short animated film features Alice experiencing a series of surreal and dreamlike events. She encounters whimsical characters and navigates through nonsensical scenarios that defy logical explanation. The narrative is driven by visual gags and imaginative sequences rather than a traditional plot.
Critical Reception
As a very early animated short, critical reception from the era is difficult to ascertain in modern terms. However, it is recognized as an example of the developing animation techniques of the time and its place within the context of early cartoon shorts.
What Reviewers Say
An early example of animated storytelling.
Showcases imaginative and surreal visual sequences.
Reflects the experimental nature of early animation.
Google audience: Audience reviews for "Alice Blues" are not available due to its age and status as an obscure short film.
Fun Fact
"Alice Blues" is believed to be one of the earliest animated films to feature a character named Alice, predating many more famous adaptations of Lewis Carroll's character in animation.
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