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"It's a Cheshire cat and that's why it grins."

— Alice in Wonderland (1915 film)

January 1, 1970

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Fantasy films Silent films Films based on Alice in Wonderland W. W. Young films 1910s American films

Original Language: English

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:"Please would you tell me," said Alice, a little timidly, for she was not quite sure whether it was good manners for her to speak first, "why your cat grins like that?""It's a Cheshire cat," said the Duchess, "and that's why. Pig!"

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:"Please would you tell me," said Alice, a little timidly, for she was not quite sure whether it was good manners for her to speak first, "why your cat grins like that?""It's a Cheshire cat," said the Duchess, "and that's why. Pig!"