Characters include the woozy, ojo the unlucky, unc nunkie, dr. The remake stars james franco as oscar diggs, otherwise known as the wizard of oz. This partial list of the minor cast in the 1939 mgm film the wizard of oz includes extras and standins and stunt players. However, it wasnt until 1914 that munchkin characters first appeared in film works. The patchwork girl of oz and you call yourself a scientist. Stapled back together into a carefully designed recombination of their best bits, they are then reanimated and the perfect woman is born. Violet macmillan plays a munchkin boy, but is very obviously a woman.
With violet macmillan, frank moore, raymond russell, leontine dranet. For fans of the original books, this makes the trio of films highly. Theodora is a main character, but later the secondary antagonist in the 20 fantasy film oz the great and powerful. Frank baums book of the same name, the patchwork girl of oz centers on the titular patchwork girl male actor patrick couderc in drag, who is brought to life by charlatan dr. The first and perhaps best of baums oz movies follows the adventures of ojo and his unc nunke as they seek a better life. Moore 15 november 1880 28 may 1924 was an early twentiethcentury stage and screen actor who played significant roles in l.
Well as of the 24 may, 2018 all of the principal cast members that is, each of the actors who received an on screen credit or spoke dialogue in the classic. Margolotte, his wife, who makes the patchwork girl as haras dranet bobbie gould. He had small parts in my darling clementine, a tree grows in brooklyn, and dark command, and in frank capras its a wonderful life. The patchwork girl of oz the patchwork girl of oz audiobook, by l. Of course, there is all the difference in the world between a film for children and a childish film the greatest childrens films are not in the least childish and it was agreed by the critics and the public alike that the oz film manufacturing.
Frank baum the creator and author of the original fourteen oz books. Scraps is a character from the fantasy oz book series by l. Aug 11, 2014 the best of them is the patchwork girl of oz. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 the 1st oz feature film l. It is the first featurelength film taking place in the land. Denise, ellie and madeleine have been slaughtered and sliced up to create a pool of spare body parts. The patchwork girl of oz digitally remastered be a woozy. In 1914, baum adapted the book to film through his oz film manufacturing company. The patchwork girl of oz was not wellreceived at the time of its release. While baum created some great male characters throughout his literary career, he loved to write strong female characters as role models for young girls. Theodora is a beautiful, naive witch who is protected by her powerful sister evanora the wicked witch of the east.
She appears in baums seventh oz book titled the patchwork girl of oz, published in 19. The patchwork girl of oz, unlike its selig polyscope predecessors, was a. This awardwinning play is based on the seventh book of l. The patchwork girl of oz is the first of a trilogy of silent films produced by the oz film manufacturing company, a shortlived movie studio created by l. As a child, the patchwork girl of oz was my favorite oz book.
Frank baum reportedly could not find a female performer with the athleticism the part demanded. Raymond russell 1887 1918 was an american actor during the silent film era biography. Frank baums creative genius and his power to delight audiences young and old. It was adapted into film in 1914 through baums oz film manufacturing company. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 the patchwork girl of oz. The patchwork girl of oz is the seventh book set in the land of oz. Join dorothy, the tin woodsman, and a host of new characters as they embark on a series of enchanting adventures in the magical land of oz. Jan 14, 2018 the patchwork girl of oz is the first of a trilogy of silent films produced by the oz film manufacturing company, a shortlived movie studio created by l.
While it was not the companys intention to produce only oz films. Wikipedia says he was a french acrobat, actor, screenwriter and producer and that he also appeared in his majesty the scarecrow of oz. Theodora at first only wants peace to come to the land of oz and truly believes that oscar diggs is a great and powerful wizard who has come to save them from the. Frank baums the oz film manufacturing company and based upon his book, the patchwork girl of oz. Jun 04, 2019 still in need of money, he resumed writing about the land of oz, and the patchwork girl of oz, his seventh novel in the series, debuted in 19. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 silver in a haystack. Baum was a feminist before his time, and the patchwork girl of oz has a strong girlpower theme, blending familiar oz characters with delightful new creatures in this enchanting and whimsical adventure full of high spirits, physical comedy, adventure and good fun. That there were artistic differences, reassignments and schedule conflicts are the reasons why there were so many directors for the wizard of oz. Mar 10, 20 watch the first wizard of oz film from 1910 tweet share post bookmark subscribe short starts typically presents a weekly short film from the start of a filmmaker or actors career. Patchwork girl is a supporting character in dorothy and the wizard of oz, voiced by jessica dicicco. In 1914, three filmsthe patchwork girl of oz, his majesty, the scarecrow of oz and the magic cloak of ozwere produced, all written by baum. Including the little gem i watched called the patchwork girl of oz, which as far as i can tell is the first feature full length movie based of of the books, though i may be wrong.
Pipt raymond russell and must help the queen of oz jessie mae walsh release her subjects from an evil spell. Patchwork 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The patchwork girl of oz is a 1914 adaptation produced by baums liveaction motion picture company, the oz film manufacturing company. Chittenango, new york holds a threeday annual festival called ozstravaganza. Ojo the lucky and unc nunkie both appear in a film titled the patchwork girl. Ojo the lucky and unc nunkie both appear in a film titled the patchwork girl of oz based on the book of. Frank baum 1856 1919 an unlucky munchkin boy named ojo must travel around oz gathering the ingredients for an antidote to the liquid of petrifaction which has turned his beloved uncle unc nunkie and the wife of the liquids creator into marble statues. The patchwork girl of oz is a silent movie produced in 1914 by the oz film. The patchwork girl of oz the film detective restored version j. The patchwork girl aka scraps is a fictional character created by l. The patchwork girl of oz was baums first return trip to oz after this decision, and in it he created one of his most memorable characters. Additional cast vivian reed ozma head logo uncredited.
Margolotte, his wife, who makes the patchwork girl as haras dranet. The two of them, after meeting on this film, would go on to work together for several years. This silent film version is a charming look at how oz was envisioned by its creatorl. He also appeared in the movies of the oz film manufacturing company the patchwork girl of oz he took the role of unc.
She first appeared in the patchwork girl of oz history. Critics appreciated its intentions, but bemoaned its execution. It was based on the 19 book the patchwork girl of oz. Frank baums shortlived oz film manufacturing company. Why did the wizard of oz have so many film directors answers. Familiar oz characters and delightful new creatures join in the whimsical adventures that take place in the magical land of oz. Mar 26, 2020 isnt that see more ideas about actor, movie stars and classic hollywood. Frank baum, who was born in chittenango on may 15, 1856. Follow the adventures of a charming band of characters as they join dorothy and the scarecrow to explore the wondrous land of oz. With dj perry, kera obryon, russ stine, kim atwood. The story however does stray from the book and some of the scenes are a bit disjointed.
Disc one the wizard of oz 1939 audio commentary by film historian john fricke, film director sydney pollack and actors barbara freedsaltzman, ray bolger, jack haley, margaret hamilton, john lahr, jane lahr, hamilton meserve, dona massin, william tuttle, buddy ebsen and jerry maren and producer mervyn leroy. Farrell macdonald 6 june 1875 2 august 1952 directed movies for the oz film manufacturing company during that firms brief existence. Jesseva, his daughter, betrothed to danx marie wayne. A boy, the patchwork girl, and bungle the glass cat go on a mission to find the ingredients for a charm that will transform the people back to life. Meet a living girl made out of patchwork quilts, a conceited glass cat, and the lovable blockheaded woozy. Muscle dancer athlete with wand nursery favorites blackton sketches no. The patchwork girl of oz the execution of mary stuart mr.
Moore had the role of the shaggy man in the successful 19 stage production of the tiktok man of oz. Frank baum is a childrens novel, the 7th set in the land of oz. Just like the books, scarecrow found her quite beautiful. The patchwork girl of oz audiobook listen instantly. Supposedly, theres humor in characters jumping around and moving about erratically. The wizard of oz 1908 fairylogue and radioplays, produced by the radio play company of america. In 1925, larry semon, a popular film comedian of the day, directed a featurelength version called the wizard of oz.
Predating the 1939 judy garland classic we all know and love by twentyfive years, this trio of productions was an effort. In the previous oz book, the emerald city of oz, magic was used to isolate oz from all contact with the outside world. Pierre couderc 18 november 1896 6 october 1966 was a french performer who played parts in the movies of the oz film manufacturing company born in paris, couderc began as an acrobat. Scraps is a teenaged possibly fourteen living rag doll made of patchwork, button eyes, brown yarn hair, a felt tongue, and pearl teeth. As a character actor, macdonald had a fortyyear career in hollywood, with more than three hundred roles to his resume. The actor playing the patchwork girl is pierre couderc or the marvelous couderc. The patchwork girl joins and tey set out for the real adventure. Raimi attempts magic trick in oz prequel video wtop. Patchwork girl of oz is one of a handful of extant productions from author l. The wizard of oz collection manufactured on demand, silent. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 15minute 1910 film, based on the 1902 stage musical, directed by otis turner, and may have featured bebe daniels as dorothy. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 exit through the candy counter.
So now theres a proper plot, though the film struggles to keep its mind focused on it. Patchwork riffs on the frankenstein standard taking an interestingly fresh angle. Frank baum had his own production company called the oz film manufacturing company which cranked out quite a few of them. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 is a silent film made by l. It ran on broadway for almost 300 consecutive nights in 1903. The childrens novel the wonderful wizard of oz was published on may 17, 1900. The first film adaptation of baums works, titled the wonderful wizard of oz, was released in 1910, followed by three sequels. Still in need of money, he resumed writing about the land of oz, and the patchwork girl of oz, his seventh novel in the series, debuted in 19. The patchwork girl of oz is not about the patchwork girl of oz, but rather is the story of a little munchkin boy and his motley assortment of followers journeying across the land of oz in search of items that will create a magic capable of saving the boys beloved uncle.
Ojo and unc nunkie are out of food, so they decide to journey to the emerald city where they will never starve. Pipt and margolotte who conjure to create the patchwork girl made out of rags. The book was first published on july 1, 19, with illustrations by john r. The first stagemusical version, debuting in chicago. Frank baum is a childrens novel, the seventh in the oz series. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 letterboxd social film.
Dorothy returns to oz for more exciting adventures in this direct animated sequel to the beloved 1939 film. In 1914, baum adapted the book to film through his oz. It makes almost no use of the dialog from the book in the intertitles. The patchwork girl of oz the film detective restored version. The patchwork girl blatantly, from her movements, a tall, energetic male tumbler runs amok and, in a piece of missing footage, douses three supporting cast members in petrifying powder. Frank baum the writer of the original oz books was very interested in the film medium, and he took an active interest in these productions, acting as writer and coproducer through his own shortlived production company.
The patchwork girl of oz is one of the three oz films produced by author l. Scraps comes from oz s eastern quadrant known as the munchkin country in the magical land of oz and eventually becomes the love interest of the scarecrow. Is the cast of the original wizard of oz still alive. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.