The main characters, the plot and the theme are similar in the book and the movie versions of the wizard of oz. The wizard of oz movie is definitely a film that i think is deserving of being called okay. All in all, the wizard of oz and oz the great and powerful have many differences and many similarities. Movie there always seems to be some discrepancy when a film is adapted into a movie. It is an expose that breaks down the machinery and the machinations of what it took to get a major movie made in the days of the autocratic studio heads. An illustrated companion to the timeless movie classic. Were not in kansas anymore, and neither was the film adaptation of the wizard of oz. Growing up, the wizard of oz was one of my alltime favorite movies and being an avid reader it is surprising that i had not read the book before this course. Anthony horowitz of the telegraph writes that he hated the movie version of the wizard of oz as a child. The book and movie versions of the wizard of oz only refer to her as the wicked witch of the east.
How different it is from the classic 1939 movie, said participants in the stars fyi book club. For example, in the novel, the emerald city is only emerald because the wizard makes. The wizard of oz is a classic film, as is its inspiration, the wonderful wizard of oz by l. In the movie she is the focus of all of dorothys difficulties in oz. Since its first publication in 1900, it has been adapted many times.
The wizard of oz book to film comparison difference between the book the wonderful wizard of oz and the 1939 film version the wizard of oz are numerous, but largely minor. Book vs movie the wizard of oz archives brooklyn fit. The wizards departure by balloon and failure to bring dorothy along plays out more or less exactly the same in book and movie, the chief difference is that in the book he leaves only the scarecrow in charge of the emerald city, while in the movie he also leaves the tin man and the lion as the scarecrows corulers. The wizard of oz opens with a spirited young girl named dorothy living on a farm with her aunt and uncle, three farmhands, and her loyal dog, toto. The wonderful wizard of oz, childrens book written by l. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, it is the most commercially successful adaptation of l. Just like in the flim the wizard tired to give dorothy and her friends metaphores. Dorothy encounters three magical women who help her along the way. The powerful message in the end of the movie is theres no place like home the powerful message of the book is people are complicated and at times not what they appear to be, but you always have the heart to. Oct 08, 2018 the 1995 novel wicked, written by gregory maguire, is, in my opinion, an imaginative and distinctly adult soap opera that is in no way compatible with, or a continuation of, either the original books written by l. Like a lot of things about this movie, the title is pretty selfevident. Even today, almost 120 years after its original publication, the book captures the imagination of adults and children alike. Students then have to sort the cards into the correct category book only, movie only, both book and movie.
How wizard of oz is different in book, movie, kc ballet. So how does it compare to the 1900 book written by the enigmatic l. Top 10 differences between the wizard of oz book and movie. What are some of the differences between the book and the. List of differences between the wizard of oz movie and book. The wizard of oz is filled with some of the most quotedlines in cinema history along with a truly scary villain and one of the most covered songs eversomewhere over the rainbow. But this book is lavishly illustrated with black and white and color photos from the movie. Watching the movie for all these years i assumed that it was true to the book since its so old, but i guess im happily shocked that the book is different. With dorothy being the main character, she is always reappearing in the film.
In both book and movie its because of him that dorothy is whisked away to oz in the first place in the book shes trying to save him from the cyclone, in the movie shes trying to save him from the mean miss gulch, and in both versions its also thanks to him that the wizard is revealed as a fraud. The book the wonderful wizard of oz is an american childrens novel written by author l. The wonderful wizard of oz is a 1900 childrens novel written by american author l. Apr 30, 20 in order for them to get all of the treasures, they must defeat and kill one another, and then all of oz will finally be at peace. Does wicked follow the wizard of ozs book continuity or the. Probably the biggest, and most important difference between the book the wizard of ozand the movie edition is the fact that in one, dorothy is simply dreaming, and in the other, she really travels to the land of oz. The second major difference between the novel and the movie is that book acknowledges that dorothy really was in oz and that time had passed since she disappeared into oz during the cyclone and her return to kansas. Published on oct 14, 2019 were not in kansas anymore, and neither was the film adaptation of the wizard of oz. Here are the top 10 changes made in the wizard of oz. Sep, 2011 what are some of the differences between the book and the movie versions of the wizard of oz. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly american setting, a delightfully levelheaded and assertive heroine, and engaging fantasy characters, the story was enormously popular and. Aug 04, 2009 news tue aug 04 2009 the wizard of oz. The wizard of oz is filled with some of the most quoted lines in cinema history along with a truly scary villain and one of the most covered songs eversomewhere over the rainbow.
Aug 09, 2019 book vs movie replay the wizard of oz the margos follow the yellow brick road and my, have their been some changes between the book and movie. It has since seen several reprints, most often under the title the wizard of oz, which is the title of the popular 1902 broadway. Ozland 2014 is an independent fantasyscifi drama film inspired by characters and events from the book, which plays a crucial role. Book vs movie podcast book vs movie the wizard of oz. It has since been reprinted on numerous occasions, most often under the title the wizard of oz. Join me as we look at some of the major changes between the book and movie. Does wicked follow the wizard of ozs book continuity or. Specifically, the main characters are dorothy, her pet dog toto and their three. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly american setting, a delightfully levelheaded heroine, and engaging fantasy characters, the story was enormously popular and became a classic of childrens literature. Top 10 changes for wizard of oz book vs film youtube.
Probably the biggest, and most important difference between the book the wizard of ozand the movie edition is the fact that in one, dorothy is. Friedman october 10th 2014 us hisotry block 7 the wizard of oz has been a popular and. How wizard of oz is different in book, movie, kc ballet the kansas. A cyclone carrying the family farmhouse with dorothy and her pet dog toto still inside is what happens in the beginning of the wizard of oz.
The witch is an antagonist carrying over from her kansas persona, and introduced soon in act two. The 1995 novel wicked, written by gregory maguire, is, in my opinion, an imaginative and distinctly adult soap opera that is in no way compatible with, or a continuation of, either the original books written by l. The wizard of oz is a classic and wellloved movie but not everybody has read the book or knows about the many differences. Often times, crucial scenes, or even characters, can be left out in order to satisfy the directors and screen writers visions. As a matter of fact, the names and general idea is about all the directors did use from baums book. This storybook should delight any fan of the wizard of oz movie. The movie, which is also a timeless classic, is just as awesome and is considered one of. Movie magic and studio power in the prime of mgmand the miracle of production no 1060 is just downright enthralling. Dorothy and totos connection is tested by a cranky and powerful neighbor, miss elvira gulch, who wants to have the dog destroyed for biting her once.
Salman rushdie, a noted fan of the wizard of oz who wrote a pretty amazing bfi classics book on the film, believes that one of the things that makes oz so powerful is that it lays bare the. Frank baum in 1900, was the inspiration behind the timeless classic. The films basic plot is not very different than the original novel, the wonderful wizard of oz, but quite a bit less detailed. Book vs movie replay the wizard of oz the margos follow the yellow brick road and my, have their been some changes between the book and movie.
With the list of highly memorable song and the amazing use of colour, you can see why this film is so perfectly adequate entertainment for a rainy sunday. An emmy awardwinning producer and grammy award nominee, he makes his home in new york city. The wizard of oz, lost in adaptation the dom duration. Apr 23, 2017 many differences exist between the 1939 wizard of oz and the 1900 novel it was based on. The wizard of oz it is and remains, and weve all heard the title so often that we never really stop to think about what it might mean. Both the book and movie have been recognised as classic literature for children and adults alike. The wizard of oz the movie portrays the story as a dream that dorothy is having, with people in her life showing up as characters in the dream. Book vs movie the wizard of oz replay 80th anniversary.
The wizard of oz, lost in adaptation the dom dominic noble. Readers laughed when a pivotal scene in the movie was compared to the book. Frank baums book, to the glorious technicolor screens of the movie. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from books of wonder and easton press. On the major differences between the film adaptation and book versions of the wizard of oz. Wizard of oz is considered one of the best movies ever made. The movie, which is also a timeless classic, is just as awesome and is considered one of the greatest films of all time. The 1939 classic turns 80 this year, so its time to look back at dorothy and totos journey from the pages of l. What is the difference between the wizard of oz book and book. Frank baums 1900 childrens fantasy novel the wonderful wizard of oz. Difference between the book the wonderful wizard of oz and the 1939 film version the wizard of oz are numerous, but largely minor.
In the book, dorothys slippers are silver, but in the movie they are ruby. There is a theory that the book has an underlying theme about the economy, namely that. The wizard of oz is a 1939 american musical fantasy film produced by metrogoldwynmayer. Book vs movie the wizard of oz the margos follow the yellow brick road and my, have their been some changes between the book and movie. There are many variations of the wizard of oz book.
This theory corresponds better with the book, where oz is more about duplicity and illusion, than the movie. In the end of the book dorothy speaks to the good witch and her silver shoes bring her back to kansas in the movie dorothy, with the help of glinda the witch of the north. In the book, the wicked witch of the west is a minor character who only appears in three chapters. Differences between the wizard of oz book vs movie page 1. The book on which its based is officially named the wonderful wizard of oz, but hollywood dropped the wonderful as superfluous. The wizard of oz movie 1939 has captured viewers for years, 75 years to be exact. This quiz is about the differences between the 1939 film the wizard of oz and the book the wonderful wizard of oz written by l. The endings in both the book are different but the final quote from dorothy say something very similar. In the book in the movie just like in the flim the wizard tired to give dorothy and her friends metaphores. What are the similarities between the book and the movie. The movie script was written by a hollywood screenwriter who intentionally drew parallels between roosevelts new deal and its opposition.
For my sociology class i have this project where we have to compare and contrast an original and remake of a film the wizard of oz and the wiz in terms of race and ethnicity. Unlike its predecessor, it was more faithful to the books and kept their much darker and nastier tone. The problem, though, is that the movie does not follow the book at all. Toto, i dont think were in the public domain anymore. And my copy, originally published in 1989 for the movie s 5oth anniversary, is a beautiful hardcover edition in excellent condition.
May 11, 2012 another part of the book s economy theory is the land of oz oz. The entire first act of the film takes place in kansas. He notes that there are vast differences between the book and the movie, and those of us who read the book in august 2008 will certainly agree. Why is the metrogoldwynmayer 1939 wizard of oz movie so different from the original l. Differences between the wizard of oz book vs movie page 4. Frank baums book, the wonderful wizard of oz, rolled off the presses exactly 120 years ago this may. The wizard of oz, lost in adaptation the dom youtube. The powerful message in the end of the movie is theres no place like home the powerful message of the book is people are complicated and at times not what they. Ive been reading the wonderful wizard of oz on kindle and i am really shocked on how different the movie really is to the book. The 1939 classic turns 80 this year, so its time to look back at dorothy and totos. Longtime readers may remember our coverage of a slowmoving case over public domain images from the wizard of oz.
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