Alice the Whaler is a silent animated short film from Walt Disney’s Alice Comedies series, produced in 1927. It stars Alice, a live-action girl played by Margie Gay, who embarks on various adventures in an animated world. In this episode, Alice becomes a whaler, setting out on a thrilling seafaring adventure to capture a whale. Accompanied by her animated sidekick, Julius the Cat, Alice finds herself in humorous and perilous situations, all depicted in a blend of live-action and animation.

The Alice Comedies series, known for its innovative use of live-action combined with animation, was a precursor to Disney’s later work with Mickey Mouse and established Walt Disney’s early reputation in the animation industry. Alice the Whaler is notable for its playful take on maritime adventure, featuring slapstick humor, exaggerated character expressions, and creative action sequences, all hallmarks of early Disney animation. This short highlights Disney’s evolving storytelling techniques and early efforts in blending fantasy with humor.