Baum was 44 when the wonderful wizard of oz was published and by then hed tried. Cover coming loose, fep out abridgement of the wizard of oz, showcasing lebecks illustrations. The wizard of oz 1939 is everybodys cherished favorite, perennial fantasy film musical from mgm during its golden years. In the original book, dorothys magical slippers were silver. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The wizard of oz was a moneymaker for its time, noted william stillman, coauthor of the wizardry of oz. In the book on which the 1939 film the wizard of oz was based, dorothy lived in a oneroom shack on the kansas prairie with her uncle henry. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, it is the.
Find great deals on ebay for wizard of oz 1939 when you shop the largest online selection at. And an astonishing amount of iconic films debuted in the year 1939. Frank baum, released in 1900 also starring in the wizard of oz. Oct 30, 2018 at the 1940 oscars, the academy award of merit for outstanding production as it was called back then went to gone with the wind. Many things in this world arent always what they seem to be at first glance, and childrens books are no exception. All prints shownmade from 1949 to 1988 have the kansas scenes in black and white, not the original sepia tones.
The wonderful wizard of oz is a childrens novel written by l. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book, and the original denslowbased dust jacket. The wizard of oz, produced by the wizards of hollywood, works its magic on the capitols screenmarch of time features new york at the music hall at the palace. The wizard of oz is a famously iconic hollywood musical produced by mgm in 1939, consisting almost of an all star cast. Mgms marvelous wizard of oz was the first joint publishing venture between dc comics and marvel comics marvel treasury of oz printed the marvelous land of oz one of the issues of classics illustrated junior was a condensed version of the wizard of oz the comic book series oz squad features an adult dorothy and her original companions from the wonderful wizard of oz as a covert. The wizard of oz was directed by victor fleming, and produced by mervyn leroy.
The wizard of oz 75th anniversary dvd 1939 best buy. To each their own, but the original novel was probably my favourite book as a child. Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has the full unabridged story by l frank baum and 8 original color plates by w. The difference is that while wine must remain unopened to increase in value, the film positively. Jun 04, 2019 8 things you may not know about the wizard of oz explore the story of this literary classic and its author, l. The wonderful wizard of oz, childrens book written by l. But long before the classic 1939 film, there was this. The wizard of oz was based on the novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Dorothy gale played by judy garland, a young girl from. Ive always been enamored of the score, and now that i have children who have watched the film, i felt more emotionally attached to it. Though not an immediate financial or critical success, it became one of the most enduring family films of all time.
It was statistically wellknown to be the most watched movie in the history of cinema. The wizard of oz 1939 original trailer judy garland movie. Scott meslow the rest of the cast either tries too hard or are judy garland. It was first rereleased in 1949, and then in 1955, and then for many seasons, it was featured regularly on network tv as a prime time event its first two showings were on cbs. Even while he was alive, baum was styled as the royal historian of oz to emphasize the. Although the characters of dorothy and her friends have become forever linked with the actors who created the roles, particularly judy garland, the film might have looked very different if original casting plans had been followed. Because of its many television showings between 1956 and 1974, it has. Directed by victor fleming, george cukor, mervyn leroy. A 16yearold judy garland starred as dorothy in the 1939 movie, which. However, by the late 20th century the 1939 film the wizard of oz had become more familiar than the book on which it was based. The wizard of oz 1939 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Specifically, the wizard identifies his home state as nebraska in.
With judy garland, frank morgan, ray bolger, bert lahr. The wizard of oz film is also regarded as one of americas most beloved classic films. It is, perhaps, the closest thing we have today to a universal fairy tale. The oz books form a book series that begins with the wonderful wizard of oz 1900 and relate the fictional history of the land of oz. The wonderful wizard of oz deserves its praise because of its creative magical setting and a plot that urges children to explore their own imagination, but the original version of the novel might appear frightening and even downright brutal. Mar 21, 2009 nebraska in the book and kansas in the movie is home to the wizard in the wizard of oz. The phrase the wizard of oz was included in the title to coincide with the 1939 release of the film the wizard of oz. The wizard of oz is both a popular childrens book and the most viewed film in movie history. The nominees were gone with the wind dark victory goodbye mr chips love affair the wizard of oz wuthering heig. Frank baum published his famous novel, the wonderful wizard of oz, in 1900, and underneath the surface of the story, with all its whimsy and childish delights, is what some literary historians claim is a very thinlyveiled allegory. Frank baum, who went on to write fourteen fulllength oz books. The wizard of oz book by frank baum, wicked, mgm, judy garland, ruth thompson.
Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 dust jacket, 8 color. The famous sequined shoes were originally silver, like they are in the oz books. Neills vision of oz is more manic than thompson or baums. There was a 1925 silent movie that was released before the 1939 film many of us think of as being the original the wizard of oz. Nebraska in the book and kansas in the movie is home to the wizard in the wizard of oz. The wizard of oz, american musical film, released in 1939, that was based on the book of the same name by l. All of the baum written books are in the public domain in the united states. What are the differences between the wiz and the wizard of. Jan 31, 2014 we search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades.
The wizard of oz is a 1939 american musical fantasy film produced by metrogoldwynmayer. The political and economic symbols hidden inside the. Dorothy gale is swept away from a farm in kansas to a magical land of oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the wizard who can help her return home to kansas and help her friends as well. It was one of the very first full length pictures along with few others, such as gone with the wind 1939 and the adventures of robin hood 1938, to be shot in three strip technicolor. The wizard of oz transfer to 4k is awesome, one of the better transfers of older movies. Frank morgan, ray bolger, bert lahr, jack haley, billie burke, margaret hamilton, charley grapewin, pat walshe, and clara blandick. Until this version, the book had inspired a number of now less well known stage and screen adaptations, including a profitable 1902 broadway musical and three silent films. Antique wizard of oz book 1939 dorothy toto and hungry tiger vg. Buddy ebsen, the original actor hired to play the tin man. I dont even remember the impetus behind deciding to release this book. Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 w w denslow, 2nd printing. The wizard of oz stars legendary judy garland as dorothy, an innocent farm girl whisked out of her mundane earthbound existence into a land of pure imagination. The artistry and magic of the 1939 mgm classic, by email.
Over the last half century or so, the story of dorothy and her friends on the yellow brick road to the emerald city has stamped itself indelibly on the national psyche, thanks to the 1939 film version of the wizard of oz. The wizard of oz, based on the original and complete. Toto reveals the true identity of the wizard in the wizard of oz. The wizard of oz books, first, second and later editions books by l. Here is the fun wizard of oz book by l frank baum put out to tie in with the movie in 1939, in amazing condition.
Mar 09, 2017 the wonderful wizard of oz deserves its praise because of its creative magical setting and a plot that urges children to explore their own imagination, but the original version of the novel might appear frightening and even downright brutal. The wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. The wizard of oz film by fleming and vidor 1939 britannica. The making of the the wizard of oz wasnt exactly smooth sailing. For what is a silly film, the script is very sharp. The wizard of oz 1939 original trailer judy garland. The wizard of oz, based on the original and complete wizard of oz. Specifically, dorothy gales pet dog toto knocks over a screen in the book and pulls back a curtain in the film.
The wonderful wizard of oz has been adapted to other media numerous times, most famously in the wizard of oz, the 1939 film starring judy garland, ray bolger, jack haley, and bert lahr. Baum, the wizard of oz is a dazzling motion picture achievement, featuring unforgettable songs including oscarwinner over the. I knew beforehand that wb had used a newer 8k master of the original camera negative and so there was a good chance the film would look great in 4k, and it did. One that remains as beautiful and powerful as when it was original. Houses often get up and do battle, and everything can be alive. The original novel the wonderful wizard of oz was actually incredibly violent, with dorothy and friends killing nearly 100 animals during their quest mar 9, 2017 domagoj valjak frank baums novel the wonderful wizard of oz was published in 1900 and immediately became one of the most beloved childrens books in the united states. Here is the fun wizard of oz book put out to tie in with the movie in 1939. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, it is the most commercially successful adaptation of l.
Wizard of oz original oz book 1939 w w denslow, 2nd. With its dazzling special effects, costumes, and sets rendered in vibrant technicolor, the wizard of oz represents one of the greatest. Judy garland and jack haley in the wizard of oz 1939 the wizard of oz. Now there are over 50 movie adaptations of the original story. Wb clearly put the effort into it rather than churning out quick release garbage to grab a buck. Wizard of oz, thejudy garland as dorothy gale in the wizard of. The wizard of oz national museum of american history. For generations, this 1939 mgm fantasy musical has held a cherished place in american popular culture. Dec 14, 2016 the wizard of oz was based on the novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Specifically, the wizard identifies his home state as nebraska in the original 1900 book edition of the. Frank baums 1900 childrens fantasy novel the wonderful wizard of oz. It was one of the very first full length pictures along with few others, such as gone.
Frank baums venerated childrens book the wonderful wizard of oz written in 1899 and published in 1900 by. Next came the 1939 version, a rare instance in which a great book became a great film. Neill, 2 by jack snow, and one each by rachel cosgrove payes and by eloise jarvis mcgraw and her daughter. Feel free to send us your trailer requests and we will do our best to hunt it down. Published by bobbs merrill, this thick edition has 8 original color plates by w. Denslow used in the original wonderful wizard of oz book. Lets peek behind the curtain at the wizard of oz to learn littleknown. The original novel the wonderful wizard of oz was actually. Baum, the wizard of oz is a dazzling motion picture achievement, featuring unforgettable songs including oscarwinner over the rainbow, scenery, and. The 1939 metrogoldwynmayer film is the bestknown dramatization of the wizard of oz in addition to the wiz, royal shakespeare s 1987 staging, disneys return to oz and david lynchs wild at heart. The wizard of oz celebrates its 80th birthday this year.
In 1939, the movie the wizard of oz lost the academy award. At the 1940 oscars, the academy award of merit for outstanding production as it was called back then went to gone with the wind. Frank baum, it tells the story of dorothy gale, a kansas farm girl transported to the magical land of oz. Frank baum, whose jobs ranged from chicken breeder to frontier storekeeper. The political and economic symbols hidden inside the wizard of oz. The wizard of oz, gone with the wind, stagecoach, the women, ninotchka, mr. We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. The oz books are basically alice in wonderland with a folksy american vibe and slightly more coherency. The wizard of oz includes digital copy 4k ultra hd blu. What are the differences between the wiz and the wizard. Dorothy gale is swept away from a farm in kansas to a magical land of oz in a.
Nobody else can tell a fairy tale with his clarity of imagination, his simple good. Hill company in chicago on may 17, 1899, it has since been reprinted numerous times, most often under the name the wizard of oz, which is the name of both the popular 1902 broadway musical and the wellknown 1939 film adaptation. Apr 12, 2019 many things in this world arent always what they seem to be at first glance, and childrens books are no exception. The wizard of oz is the cinematic equivalent of highend wine, in that it gets better with age.
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