Oz: The American Fairyland (1997)
1h 53m
Running Time
June 7, 1997Release Date
Oz: The American Fairyland (1997)
1h 53m
Running Time
June 7, 1997Release Date

Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

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

Gayle O’Neal
Director

Leonard A. Swan Jr.
Director

Janet Anderson
Writer

Duncan Brown
Cinematographer

Craig King
Editor

Tom Tucker
Editor
Media.

Details.
Release DateJune 7, 1997
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 53m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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