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Movie poster: Alice's Orphan (1926)
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Alice's Orphan

1926 · 7 min Animation
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

Julius the cat is skating on a pond when he espies a young lady break through the ice. He saves her, only to realize she's not particularly attractive, and so throws her back. Meanwhile, a kitten orphan is left in a basket by the side of the pond; Julius discovers it and takes it skating with him, afterward taking it home to Alice. They name him Oscar, and Julius tries to give the brat a bath. He then feeds Oscar and teaches him some table manners.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Animation
Director Walt Disney
Runtime 7 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (7 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The short constructs its absurdist humor on the clash between noble impulses and cynical practicality, building gags around rescue and immediate rejection. It relies on the visual language of silent film, where every character's action is exaggerated for comic effect.

What lingers after the whirlwind of sketches about parenting and manners is a sense of cheerful, consequence-free anarchy. The cartoon's charm lies in its straightforward, unpretentious delivery of the ridiculous — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Walt Disney

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Perfect for a quick, lighthearted break with your morning coffee. A situational comedy that asks for nothing but a smile.

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