Original film props from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland...

In addition to displaying Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter costume from the Disney movie Alice in Wonderland, the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood also had a treasure trove of original props and behind-the-scenes secrets on display on April 14, 2010.

Alice in Wonderland movie prop exhibit

There was a fantastic array of props used to create Tim Burton's surreal and unique vision of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, including weaponry, furnishings and interesting set pieces.

Alice in Wonderland movie billboard

Also included in the special exhibit was the Mad Hatter's chair from the crazy tea party and tableware used in the filming of the movie.

The Mad Hatter's chair and tea party film props

from Alice in Wonderland

Included in the great selection of props were a stunt sword, The Mad Hatter's sword, The Red Queen's sword and daggers, spears, shields and other weaponry.

Alice in Wonderland weaponry props

Also included was the Vorpal Sword, together with its ornate wooden box, which was used by Alice to slay the 'Jabberwock' by cutting off its head.

Alice's shield and Vorpal Sword props

Other items of interest included the collar worn by the 'Bandersnatch' creature and even the infamous bottle marked 'Drink me' and the 'Eat me' cake box to help her grow and shrink during the course of her adventures.

Actual Alice in Wonderland film props

Alice in Wonderland Red Queen movie poster

One of the highlights of the movie was Helena Bonham Carter's quirky and hilarious Red Queen. On display was her Mace and the Sceptre shown in one of the movie's promotional posters, plus hats created for her by the Mad Hatter.

Red Queen props and assorted hats on display

Alice in Wonderland movie poster

The El Capitan exhibit was enlightening because not only did it show you props and costumes featured in the film, but also gave a few insights into how the various creatures and special computer generated effects were created in the movie.

There was a miniature stand-in doll for filming Mia Wasikoska's 'Alice' when she shrank down in size (pictured beside The White Queen's ornate telescope) and also green screen props like swords and the frog footman used for positional guides.

Behind-the-scenes secrets from Alice in Wonderland

Chroma Keying or 'green screen' is a technique for mixing two images or frames together in which a colour (green) from one image is removed, revealing another image behind it. The colour green is used as it is considered least like human skin tone.

Alice in Wonderland White Knight armour and Mad Hatter battle costume...

Aside from the futuristic Tron costume display, another of the highlights of the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at Disney's D23 Expo this year had to be these fantastic battle costumes from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

Original Mad Hatter and Alice's White Knight

battle costumes from Alice in Wonderland on display

I've already seen many costumes from the movie up close, but I loved seeing these Colleen Atwood designed outfits, especially the White Knight battle armour worn by Mia Wasikowska as the titular 'Alice' when she fights the Red Queen's army and the Jabberwocky at the end of the movie.

White Knight armour worn by

Mia Wasikowska as Alice in Wonderland

You don't often see battle armour made for women in movies, especially someone so petite as Mia, so it was interesting to see that the materials used were mainly faux metal and looked quite lightweight to wear. It's a wonderfully detailed costume and looked very convincing on the big screen.

For a more authentic suit of armour made from metal and chainmail, check out Milla Jovovich's Joan of Arc armour designed by Terry English.

Alice in Wonderland's White Knight sword and shield props

Also on display beside the armour were Alice's ornate sword and shield props.

Alice in Wonderland movie poster

Mad Hatter battle outfit worn by

Johnny Depp in Alice in Wonderland

Johnny Depp's colourful and unique Mad Hatter battle outfit and sword prop was also included in the exhibit.

If you're a fan of the eccentric character, be sure to check out another crazy Mad Hatter costume from Alice in Wonderland on display at Disney's D23 Expo on August 19, 2011.

Mad Hatter's battle sword prop

Be sure to check out these other original film props from Alice in Wonderland on display at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.

Alice in Wonderland movie poster

Alice in Wonderland dresses and Stayne costume on display...

If you're still searching for some Halloween inspiration, what about these wonderful costumes from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland created by Colleen Atwood. These three fantastic outfits, two of Alice's dresses and 'Stayne' the Knave of Hearts costume, are currently on display at ArcLight Hollywood and were photographed in the cinema foyer on October 15, 2010.

Original Colleen Atwood designed Alice in Wonderland costumes

The two dresses are worn by Mia Wasikowska who plays the titular 'Alice in Wonderland' in Disney's live-action box office smash hit.

The outfit on the left is worn by Alice at the Red Queens's castle when she eats the cake and grows to giant-size and none of her clothes fit her. During this time the Red Queen is unaware of Alice's true identity and has this dress made for her believing her name is 'Um'.

Alice Red Queen Palace dress

Alice in Wonderland movie poster

The second dress on the right, was created for Alice by the Mad Hatter, when she drinks the magic potion and shrinks down, right out of her clothes.

Alice Mad Hatter dress

If you'd like to see the accompanying footwear for Alice's 'Mad Hatter' dress check out the other pictures of this costume here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

Also included in the costume exhibit was the outfit worn by Crispin Glover as 'Stayne', the Red Queen's scheming Knave of Hearts.

Original Stayne costume from Alice in Wonderland

Finally, check out this short video of the costumes on display at ArcLight Hollywood.

Check out more costumes from Alice in Wonderland, including those worn in the royal courts of the White and Red Queens.