The tornado was made of a gauze-like muslin fabric wrapped around a wire coil, and the wicked witch’s “Surrender Dorothy” sky writing was achieved with an ink-filled medical needle and water in a glass tank. Many of the film’s special effects are explained too. Fields was originally cast as the wizard, played by Frank Morgan, but contract disputes got in the way and Buddy Ebsen, of Jed Clampett and Barnaby Jones fame, was the first pick for The Tin Man until the silver makeup made him ill, giving the part to Jack Haley. We learned that several of the actors were not the first choice for their roles. #The yellow brick roadmovie movie#In all, the series spanned five decades.įrom the literary beginnings, we moved on to the displays about the beloved 1939 movie that brought Oz to life for so many millions of people.Įach of the main characters is given a space which includes signed memorabilia, letters, notes, and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. Frank Baum’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 1900.īaum went on to pen thirteen more Oz books, but the tales continued even after he passed away as the publisher sanctioned over twenty more titles, mostly written by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Our journey began with the books behind the film, including a first edition of the one that started it all, L. In a very effective nod to the movie’s switch from black & white to technicolor, everything beyond the doorway was properly retina-burningly bright. Nevertheless, we felt ready to enter Auntie Em’s front door. The wind blew straight down on our heads. We say gale, as opposed to tornadic, not only because it is Dorothy’s last name, but also because was must admit to being a little disappointed by the lack of vortex. To set the mood, we stepped into the machine and were buffeted by gale force winds. There was a tornado machine in one corner and a very familiar-looking, sepia-toned house along the far wall. We entered the main street storefront into a fairly typical gift shop, with a couple of exceptions. Yes Dorothy, we were in Kansas anymore, Wamego to be exact.Īs the home of The Oz Museum, this little burg between Topeka and Manhattan has become quite a Mecca for fans of The Wizard of Oz. Unlike Elton John, we did not find ourselves beyond the enchanted pathway, instead we found ourselves right in the middle of it, and privy to the secrets behind the making of the most magical road movie of all time. The questions poses about 'what next' are relatable ones for all empty nesters." The Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community.ORDER NOW - Wherever Books Are Sold! Going Gypsy: One Couple's Adventure From Empty Nest to No Nest at All "If you are tempted by the awakening of your own long-dormant wanderlust, Going Gypsy can serve as a primer. Have a specific question? Please contact us to speak to a representative. Your donation helps fulfill our mission to promote artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition. We have five levels of membership to choose from, so find the one that best fits your film appetite! Join today Films made after Jbeing accepted for consideration for the 46th CIFF beginning on June 7th.
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