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Dorothy and the Scarecrow in Oz

1910 · 13 min Fantasy Adventure Comedy
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

Dorothy and the Scarecrow are now in the Emerald City. They have become friendly with the Wizard, and together with the woodman, the cowardly lion, and several new creations equally delightful, they journey through Oz -- the earthquake -- and into the glass city. The Scarecrow is elated to think he is going to get his brains at last and be like other men are; the Tin-Woodman is bent upon getting a heart, and the cowardly lion pleads with the great Oz for courage. All these are granted by his Highness. Dorothy picks the princess. -- The Dangerous Mangaboos. -- Into the black pit, and out again. We then see Jim, the cab horse, and myriads of pleasant surprises that hold and fascinate.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1910
Country United States of America
Genre Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Director Otis Turner
Runtime 13 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (2 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This early adaptation constructs its narrative as a series of short, fantastical tableaux, relying on the charmingly simple special effects and props of its era to bring Baum's world to life. It explores themes of friendship and the quest for self-improvement through its iconic characters.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of gentle, whimsical wonder, a testament to the pure imaginative spirit of early cinema. It's a charming artifact from a time when movie magic was just being invented. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Otis Turner

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Best enjoyed as a historical fantasy curio, a piece of early cinematic bedtime storytelling.

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