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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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 mosquito-like creatures (called ''jitterbugs'') 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.
  
 
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=Premature Plotlines=

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