Wizard of Oz

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'''Wizard of Oz''', 1939 movie starring [[Judy Garland]], [[Frank Morgan]], [[Ray Bolger]], [[Bert Lahr]], [[Jack Haley]], [[Billie Burke]], [[Margaret Hamilton]] and [[Charley Grapewin]] from the book by [[L. Frank Baum]].  Clara Blandick who plays "Auntie Em" was not named in the opening credits, and it was not until decades later when the ending credits were also broadcast, that many fans discovered who she was.
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'''Wizard of Oz''', 1939 MGM fantasy movie starring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland Judy Garland], [[Frank Morgan]], [[Ray Bolger]], [[Bert Lahr]], [[Jack Haley]], [[Billie Burke]], [[Margaret Hamilton]] and [[Charley Grapewin]] from the book by [[L. Frank Baum]].  Clara Blandick who plays "Auntie Em" was not named in the opening credits, and it was not until decades later when the ending credits were also broadcast, that many fans discovered who she was.  Also look very closely and you can tell that Frank Morgan was not only Professor Marvel and the Wizard, but he was also the doorman and the cabbie in the Emerald City.
  
 
<table><tr><td>Here is [http://www.scifiscripts.com/scripts/wizoz.txt one script].  On a new page, I'll be listing all the [[WizardofOz1|differences between this script and the broadcast movie]]. Below, first I present a detailed plotline of the entire movie, and then I present another section showing some well-known and obscure mistakes and oddities in the film.
 
<table><tr><td>Here is [http://www.scifiscripts.com/scripts/wizoz.txt one script].  On a new page, I'll be listing all the [[WizardofOz1|differences between this script and the broadcast movie]]. Below, first I present a detailed plotline of the entire movie, and then I present another section showing some well-known and obscure mistakes and oddities in the film.
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==CI Part 6==
 
==CI Part 6==
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Watch Part 6 on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjpkIozdgYw&feature=related here].
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You will recall, that as they skip along, Dorothy sometimes had to "pull up" on the Scarecrow.  That is because Scarecrows being made of straw would have a tendency to sag and loose shape if they were dancing along a road.  Scarecrows are also very weak creatures, being made of straw.  However at 5:33 we see the Scarecrow propping up and helping the Lion to stand up!  The Lion must weigh at least 200 pounds!
 
You will recall, that as they skip along, Dorothy sometimes had to "pull up" on the Scarecrow.  That is because Scarecrows being made of straw would have a tendency to sag and loose shape if they were dancing along a road.  Scarecrows are also very weak creatures, being made of straw.  However at 5:33 we see the Scarecrow propping up and helping the Lion to stand up!  The Lion must weigh at least 200 pounds!
  
 
==CI part 7==
 
==CI part 7==
At time 3:07 we meet the Wizard's gatekeeper. Notice that the ends of his mustache are pulled up to seemingly meet his sideburns. But then at 3:42 we notice that the mustache to be drooping on the sides, almost like he put it on that day upside-down.
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Watch Part 7 on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtsBlsOxPqI&feature=related here].
  
At time 6:13 we see the Tin Woodsman, pick up a flower pot and shatter it with his axe, creating a crown, which he puts on the Lion's head.  But then at 7:35 the Wizard's doorkeeper bursts out of the door, scaring the Lion, whose crown falls to the ground...and bounces.  Obviously a clay pot would not bounce, it would shatter.
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At time 3:07 we meet the Wizard's gatekeeper.  Notice that the ends of his mustache are pulled up to seemingly meet his sideburns.  But then at 3:42 we notice the mustache to be drooping on the sides, almost like he put it on that day upside-down.
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At time 6:13 we see the Tin Woodsman, pick up a flower pot and shatter it with his axe, creating a crown, which he puts on the Lion's head.  But then at 7:35 the Wizard's doorkeeper bursts out of the door, scaring the Lion, whose crown falls to the ground... and bounces.  Obviously a clay pot would not bounce, it would shatter.
  
 
At time 8:20 the doorkeeper bursts into tears, but notice that the water is running down the '''bridge''' of his nose.  This is not possible if the source of the tears is his eyes. So there must be a tube running under his hat or something.
 
At time 8:20 the doorkeeper bursts into tears, but notice that the water is running down the '''bridge''' of his nose.  This is not possible if the source of the tears is his eyes. So there must be a tube running under his hat or something.
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From time 6:05 to 8:45 we are Toto-less !  Toto does not appear to be anywhere in-frame, perhaps all that dancing around was too much for him and he was snoozing in the flowerbed.
 
From time 6:05 to 8:45 we are Toto-less !  Toto does not appear to be anywhere in-frame, perhaps all that dancing around was too much for him and he was snoozing in the flowerbed.
  
At time 10:01 remember the way the Throne-room looks.  This is one of the only shots looking to the left.
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At time 10:01 remember the way the Throne-room looks.  This is one of the only shots looking to the left.  We need to know this for later.
  
 
==CI Part 8==
 
==CI Part 8==
Notice that gleaming, glowing, fantastic Art-Deco door panel thingie. It's there at time 1:13, but at time 2:06 when we should see it clearly, it's gone or out or something.
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Watch Part 8 on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2LBFafFDAI&feature=related here].
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Notice that gleaming, glowing, fantastic Art-Deco thingie to one side of the door. It's there at time 1:13, but at time 2:06 when we should see it clearly, it's gone or out or something.
  
 
At time 3:15, remembering again that the Strawman is ...made of '''straw''', we see him, on one side, lifting the lion off his feet, while the lion's feet are thrashing back-and-forth.  Hardly something a man of straw could do.
 
At time 3:15, remembering again that the Strawman is ...made of '''straw''', we see him, on one side, lifting the lion off his feet, while the lion's feet are thrashing back-and-forth.  Hardly something a man of straw could do.
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At time 3:42 it appears that the Scarecrow throws down his staff and pistol to help the Tin Woodsman.  We never see these weapons again.  At time 3:44 we see the Tin Woodsman's giant wrench lying on the ground, but never see it again.
 
At time 3:42 it appears that the Scarecrow throws down his staff and pistol to help the Tin Woodsman.  We never see these weapons again.  At time 3:44 we see the Tin Woodsman's giant wrench lying on the ground, but never see it again.
  
At time 4:10 the Witch says "I've sent a little insect on ahead to take the fight out of them."  This sentence makes no sense, because the scene with that insect has been cut.  The scene was cut because initial studio reaction was that the film was too long.  You can watch-and-hear that scene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJoJ_gizj_s here], the first 1:10 of this clip has no video, just still images, but then you'll see the dance that was cut.  What you will see, will be shocking and frightening.  Remember, they have just been harassed by a cloud of small mosquitos biting them, and then watch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJoJ_gizj_s this]  '''Be prepared to be disturbed... very disturbed.'''
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At time 4:10 the Witch says "I've sent a little insect on ahead to take the fight out of them."  This sentence makes no sense, because the scene with that insect has been cut.  The scene was cut because initial studio reaction was that the film was too long.  You can watch-and-hear that scene [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJoJ_gizj_s here], the first 1:10 of this clip has no video, just still images, but then you'll see the dance that was cut.  What you will see, will be shocking and frightening.  Remember, they have just been harassed by a small creature (called the ''Jitterbug'') biting them, and then watch [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJoJ_gizj_s this]  '''Be prepared to be disturbed... very disturbed.'''
  
At time 4:43 we can again definitely see wrinkles on the Tin Woodsman's ass.  We also see him now pick up his axe.  But the monkeys grab the axe, but then at 5:24 he has it back again.  '''If I were a monkey''', and I'm not saying I'm not, I would have kept the axe.
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At time 4:43 we can again definitely see wrinkles on the Tin Woodsman's butt.  We also see him now pick up his axe.  But the monkeys grab the axe, but then at 5:24 he has it back again.  '''If I were a monkey''', and I'm not saying I'm not, I would have kept the axe.
  
 
==CI Part 9==
 
==CI Part 9==
At time 6:43, our travelers have returned to Oz's Throne Room.  Notice on either side of them, and above them, some sort of columns? But there shouldn't be anything right next to them, as they are in the middle of a large open room.
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Watch Part 9 on YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGuUVlWgH5g&feature=related here].
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At time 6:43, our travelers have returned to Oz's Throne Room.  Notice on either side of them, and above them, some sort of columns, or maybe something large apparently hanging from the ceiling? But there shouldn't be anything right next to them, as they are in the middle of a large open room.
  
 
==CI Part 10==
 
==CI Part 10==
 
At time 3:40 Toto jumps out of the balloon, at 3:41 Dorothy jumps out saying at 3:44 "Don't go without me, I'll be right back".  At 3:46 we see the Tin Woodsman holding tightly to the rope, which is also wound around a pole. '''But''' at 3:48 we clearly see the Tin Woodsman undo the rope from the pole!  Apparently he didn't want Dorothy to go!
 
At time 3:40 Toto jumps out of the balloon, at 3:41 Dorothy jumps out saying at 3:44 "Don't go without me, I'll be right back".  At 3:46 we see the Tin Woodsman holding tightly to the rope, which is also wound around a pole. '''But''' at 3:48 we clearly see the Tin Woodsman undo the rope from the pole!  Apparently he didn't want Dorothy to go!
  
At time 5:15, Glinda says "You don't need to be helped any longer. You're always had the power to go back to Kansas."  Okay so we're supposed to believe now that the Ruby slippers and Dorothy's firm desire and knowledge are all she needs.  So why when Dorothy is finally doing it, at 7:35 is Glinda moving her wand around behind Dorothy's head?  Aha!  I've got you now you lying Glinda!  You're giving her a boost.  (She probably wanted those slippers for herself.)
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At time 5:15, Glinda says "You don't need to be helped any longer. You're always had the power to go back to Kansas."  Okay so we're supposed to believe now that the Ruby slippers and Dorothy's firm desire and knowledge are all she needs.  So why when Dorothy is finally doing it, at 7:35 is Glinda moving her wand around behind Dorothy's head?  Aha!  I've got you now you lying Glinda!  You're giving her a boost.  (She probably wanted those slippers for herself, we all know they fell off Dorothy's feet on her magical flight back to Kansas.)
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At time 6:52 Dorothy says to the Lion, "I'm going to miss the way you used to holler for help before you found your courage."  But the lion '''never did''' holler for help.  He fretted, and whimpered and shook, but never hollered for help.
  
 
At time 8:46 Dorothy, now back in Kansas says "I tried to get back for days and days".  Ok so how come we never see the travelers at night or camping or whatever.  When Dorothy leaves Munchkin City, Glinda tells her that the trip to Emerald City is "a long journey".  Well?  Five miles isn't long, so maybe a hundred miles? They would have had to camp sometime.
 
At time 8:46 Dorothy, now back in Kansas says "I tried to get back for days and days".  Ok so how come we never see the travelers at night or camping or whatever.  When Dorothy leaves Munchkin City, Glinda tells her that the trip to Emerald City is "a long journey".  Well?  Five miles isn't long, so maybe a hundred miles? They would have had to camp sometime.
  
At time 10:07, we see that "Auntie Em" was played by Clara Blandick, given billing right above Toto played by Toto and "The Singer Midgets" as The Munchkins.  But right above Auntie Em is "Nikko" played by Pat Walshe.  Um... who? what?  Who the heck was Nikko?  Aha!  What the scriptwriters wouldn't tell us, the [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/PdfViewerTags.aspx?img=11204741&currentResult=12&src=search&firstvisit=true newspapers did].
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At time 10:07, we see that "Auntie Em" was played by Clara Blandick, given billing right above Toto played by Toto and "The Singer Midgets" as The Munchkins.  But right above Auntie Em is "Nikko" played by Pat Walshe.  Um... who? what?  Who the heck was Nikko?  Aha!  What the scriptwriters wouldn't tell us, the [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/PdfViewerTags.aspx?img=11204741&currentResult=12&src=search&firstvisit=true newspapers did].  Nikko, was the King of the Flying Monkeys.  He was not played by a chimpanzee as some think, but rather by Pat Walshe, who also appeared on Broadway a few times.
  
 
=Premature Plotlines=
 
=Premature Plotlines=

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