CinemaOSMovie · 1997 · 1h 53m · NR

Oz: The American Fairyland

L. FRANK BAUM AND THE ROYAL HISTORY OF OZ

90%(1)IMDbDocumentary

The first part tells of the life and works of L. Frank Baum, along with his career as a writer and filmmaker, centering on the creation of Oz. This portion continues with the effect of Oz after his death, with novelties, dolls, radio, stage, and screen adaptions, and advertising gimmicks based on his work, culminating with MGM's Wizard of Oz (1939). While discussing some of the major alterations between the book and the film, such as MGM making Baum's real-life adventure a dream. The second half is about interpretation of Oz by other artists, including Helen Kish, Barry Moser, Barry Mahon, Evelyn Copelman, Robert Tonner, Robin Woods, Michael Hague, Lizbeth Zwerger, Pavel Arsyenov, and Charles Santore. The documentary concludes with an analysis of Baum's work and its profound effect on American culture.

Directed byLeonard A. Swan Jr., Gayle O’Neal

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
EN
Released
June 7, 1997
Studios
Sirocco Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited
Starring

Lee Lively

Narrator

Michael Patrick Hearn

Himself

Ozma Baum Mantele

Herself

Charles Santore

Himself

Rachel Cosgrove Payes

Herself

Jay Scarfone

Himself

William Stillman

Himself

Kelsey Davis

Child

Creative team
Directed by
Leonard A. Swan Jr.
Gayle O’Neal
Written by
Janet Anderson

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