Frank baum is a childrens novel, the seventh set in the land of oz. With dj perry, kera obryon, russ stine, kim atwood. The patchwork girl of oz wasnt the first adaptation of his work, that honour going to 1908s the fairylogue and radioplays, an expensive cross between performance and film that must have been something like richard attenborough interacting with himself within jurassic park. Along the way, they meet mewel, a waif and stray mule who leads them to dr. A boy, the patchwork girl, and bungle the glass cat go on a mission to. Even so, and allowing that the film was intended for children, the patchwork girl of oz too often exhibits the exaggerated yet simplistic style of. 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. Characters include the woozy, ojo the unlucky, unc nunkie, dr.
While baum created some great male characters throughout his literary career, he loved to write strong female characters as role models for young girls. The characters of oz scraps, the patchwork girl having a magician for a husband is pretty lonely, particularly when he works on magic powders that take years to create. For fans of the original books, this makes the trio of films highly. The fivereel film was the first produced by baums company. The magical practices and potions of the land of oz is the thread running through the patchwork girl.
Margolotte, his wife, who makes the patchwork girl bobbie gould. Released 1914, the patchwork girl of oz stars violet macmillan, frank moore, raymond russell, leontine dranet the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 21 min, and received a score of out of 100. The patchwork girl of oz movie quotes rotten tomatoes. Affectionately dedicated to my young friend sumner hamilton britton of chicago. Frank baum being the 7th title in the oz series is also the strongest and best developed story so far and here we have a new feisty and strong willed charachter addded to oz, i. Familiar oz characters and delightful new creatures join in the whimsical adventures that take place in the magical land of oz.
The patchwork girl of oz is a 1914 film loosely based off of the l. Their bread tree isnt producing food, so ojo insists they venture to the emerald city in search of food. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 the patchwork girl of oz. The seventh book in the oz series a boy, a patchwork girl, and a glass cat go on a mission to find the ingredients for a charm which will transform some people turned to marble. The story begins with a visit by a young munchkin lad, ojo the unlucky, who with his unc nunkie. Margolotte, his wife, who makes the patchwork girl as haras dranet. The patchwork girl of oz is a silent movie produced in 1914 by the oz film manufacturing company. Frank baums the oz film manufacturing company and based upon his book, the patchwork girl of oz. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 silver in a haystack. In the patchwork girl of oz, a boy named ojo befriends a lively rag doll. These appear to have generally been homemade items, and several photos were included of various dolls.
Fantasy comes to life in these two silent films created by oz author l. Violet macmillan plays a munchkin boy, but is very obviously a woman. The book was first published on july 1, 19, with illustrations by john r. The patchwork girl of oz the film detective restored version.
Rent the patchwork girl of oz the magic cloak of oz. 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. The patchwork girl of oz, unlike its selig polyscope predecessors, was a featurelength production running over eighty minutesat least at the time of its first release. The patchwork girl of oz violet macmillan frank moore raymond russell 1914 a munchkin boy violet macmillan, a patchwork girl and others search for an antidote for their petrified friends. Pierre couderc scraps, the patchwork girl, violet macmillan ojo, a munchkin boy, frank moore unk nunkie, fred woodward mewel, the mule.
The patchwork girl of oz 1914 stream and watch online. Margolotte, his wife, who makes the patchwork girlbobbie gould. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 is a silent film made by l. The patchwork girl of oz, unlike its selig polyscope predecessors, was a featurelength production running over eighty minutes at least at the time of its first release. Fantasy adventure when a magician uses a powder to bring a patchwork girl to life, his new creation ends up using a petrification powder on several people. Ojo and unc nunkie are out of food, so they decide to journey to the emerald city where they will never starve. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 and you call yourself a. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 the 1st oz feature film l.
L frank baums film of his fairy tale the patchwork girl of ozviolet macmillan. Frank baums shortlived oz film manufacturing company. I saw a few oz related items, but what i ended up buying were several small vintage patchwork quilt segments. All there is to do is keep the place clean, cook the meals, and then enjoy yourself. Adapted to film in 1914 through baums oz film manufacturing company. Jesseva, his daughter, betrothed to danxmarie wayne. After a doll made out of a patchwork quilt is brought to life by a magician, she must find a way to break a spell that has turned two victims into motionless statues. L frank baums film of his fairy tale the patchwork girl of oz violet macmillan. Together, they journey to the magical land of oz, where they encounter colorful characters and help save the citizens of emerald city from the evil queen ozma. The patchwork girl of oz, based on a book by author l.
Basically, the patchwork girl of oz foists one wacky new character after another on readers, tries to coax a chortle or two out of us, provides yet more evidence that oz is a socialist utopia, and puts a bow on the whole bit by offering a heartwarming ending. More information about this seller contact this seller 14. Farrell macdonald featuring violet macmillan, frank moore, raymond russell country. Farrell macdonald with violet macmillan, frank moore, raymond russell, leontine dranet, year. 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. Frank baum had his own production company called the oz film manufacturing company which cranked out quite a few of them. Frank baum, frank moore, raymond russell, leontine dranet, bobbie gould, marie wayne, frank bristol, fred woodward, todd wright, bert glennon, hal roach, dave anderson, jessie may walsh, william cook, richard rosson, dave anderson, l. The story begins with a young boy named ojo and unc nunkie. Farrell macdonald, violet macmillan, frank moore, raymond russell, leontine. The patchwork girl of oz is one of the three oz films produced by author l.
Patchwork girl of oz is one of a handful of extant productions from author l. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 article 4235 by dave sindelar date. Fantasy adventure when a magician uses a powder to bring a patchwork girl to life, his new creation ends up using a petrification powder on. The patchwork girl of oz and you call yourself a scientist. 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. Frank baums oz book series, which he was obliged to return to after a three year break due to his bankruptcy. A patchwork doll comes to life, and dorothy, the tin woodsman, and a host of new characters have enchanting adventures in the land of oz. The patchwork girl of oz is a 1914 english film stars violet macmillan, j. It was rereleased in later years as the ragged girl of oz. Baum dedicated the book to sumner hamilton britton, the young son of his publisher sumner charles britton.
Sadly, this film is one of the many casualties of the silent era, existing today only in a truncated version of around an hour long, these cut prints being found in britain. The patchwork girl of oz also known as the ragged girl of oz in the usa. No quotes approved yet for the patchwork girl of oz. The patchwork girl of oz wikisource, the free online library. It was also the companys first release, and as such was carefully designed to entreat audiences into demanding additional oz pictures. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the patchwork girl of oz near you. Frank baums book of the previous year, the patchwork girl of oz. Supposedly, theres humor in characters jumping around and moving about erratically. Back in february 2008, antique doll magazine featured an interesting article on patchwork girl dolls. Frank baum and produced by his shortlived oz film manufacturing company, follows ojo violet macmillan and uncle nunkie frank moore on an. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 classic horror film board. Bobbie gould jesseva, his daughter, betrothed to danx.
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