Frank baum is a childrens novel, the 7th set in the land of oz. Characters include the woozy, ojo the unlucky, unc nunkie, dr. That was the way i approached it, it was an ok story, but didnt grab me and pull me in. The patchwork girl was taller than he, when she stood upright, and her body was plump and rounded because it had been so neatly stuffed with cotton. Pipts daughter is added for love interest, as well as an additional plot thread. In this volume he breathes life into the patchwork. The patchwork girl of oz is a computer animated movie based on the seventh book in the oz series by l frank baum. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. The patchwork girl of oz l frank 18561919 baum, john r. A twentieth century editionof l frank baums the patchwork girl of oz. Of course, there is all the difference in the world between a film for children and a childish film the greatest childrens films are not in the least childish and it was agreed by the critics and the public alike that the oz film manufacturing. Release dates 3 also known as aka 6 release dates usa 6 august 1914 premiere usa 28 september 1914.
There were 14 of them and todays book is number 7, the patchwork girl. Frank baum 1856 1919 an unlucky munchkin boy named ojo must travel around oz gathering the ingredients for an antidote to the liquid of petrifaction which has turned his beloved uncle unc nunkie and the wife of the liquids creator into marble statues. Jesseva, his daughter, betrothed to danxmarie wayne. The patchwork girl of oz was baums first return trip to oz after this decision, and in it he created one of his most memorable characters. In 1914, baum adapted the book to film through his oz.
The patchwork girl of oz quotes showing 16 of 6 a little misery, at times, makes one appreciate happiness more. However, one of those motley followers is the patchwork girl and she absolutely steals the show. Sgc of fairfax coop drama presentation of patchwork girl of oz. It was published in 1980 so if you read it with the late 70searly 80s cop show in mind it fits with that mentality. It makes almost no use of the dialog from the book in the intertitles. It is often discussed along with michael joyces afternoon, a story as an important work of hypertext fiction. The patchwork girl of oz oz series book 7 kindle edition.
The book was first published on july 1, 19, with illustrations by john r. Sadly, this film is one of the many casualties of the silent era, existing today only in a truncated version of around an hour long, these cut prints being found in britain. Margolotte had first made the girls form from the patchwork quilt and then she. The patchwork girl of oz is the seventh book set in the land of oz. Almost exclusively shot with a single stationary camera and simple though wellmade special effects, such as double exposure or stopmotion. The story begins with a visit by a young munchkin lad, ojo the unlucky, who with his unc nunkie visit a reclusive magician, dr. Frank baum, is a childrens novel, the 7th set in the land of oz. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 a munchkin boy violet macmillan, a patchwork girl and others search for an antidote for their petrified friends. Praise for patchwork girl brilliantly conceived and beautifully written. The patchwork girl of oz is not about the patchwork girl of oz, but rather is the story of a little munchkin boy and his motley assortment of followers journeying across the land of oz in search of items that will create a magic capable of saving the boys beloved uncle.
The actor playing the patchwork girl is pierre couderc or the marvelous couderc. Sadly, this film is one of the many casualties of the silent era, existing today only in a truncated version of around an hour long, these cut prints being found in britain some years after the film had been declared lost altogether. The patchwork girl of oz audiobook listen instantly. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. More information about this seller contact this seller 14. With violet macmillan, frank moore, raymond russell, leontine dranet. Frank baum 1856 1919 yes, this is another wonderful oz book with all the old familiar characters and some new delightful ones. Margolotte had first made the girl s form from the patchwork quilt and then she had dressed it with a patchwork skirt and an apron with pockets in it using the same gay material throughout. In 1914, baum adapted the book to film through his oz film manufacturing company. The patchwork girl of oz was not wellreceived at the time of its release. There are some impressive sets and costumes, despite the low budget.
It was later included in the gil hamilton anthology flatlander in a break from his usual arm duties, hamilton is an acting u. As of this book, im halfway through the official original run of baum oz books. Aug 11, 2014 the patchwork girl of oz is in many ways typical of films from the period before the birth of a nation 1915. Frank baums shortlived oz film manufacturing company. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 silver in a haystack. Princess dorothy dorothy gale was sitting in one of her rooms in the royal palace, while curled up at her feet was a little black dog with a shaggy coat and very bright eyes. Baum dedicated the book to sumner hamilton britton, the young son of his publisher sumner charles britton the full text of the patchwork girl of oz can be found online here at project gutenbergs website. It was based on the 19 book the patchwork girl of oz. Part of his known space series, it is the fourth of five gil hamilton detective stories and the first to be published as a standalone novel in 1980. Ojo adds plenty of brains to margolottes patchwork servant before she is brought to life with the powder. Scraps is a character from the fantasy oz book series by l. Shelley jacksons brilliantly realized hypertext patchwork girl is an electronic fiction that manages to be at once highly. Along the way, they meet mewel, a waif and stray mule who leads them to dr. The patchwork girl of oz, unlike its selig polyscope predecessors, was a featurelength production running over eighty minutesat least at the time of its first release.
Frank baums whimsical fairy tale the patchwork girl of oz. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 is a silent film made by l. Pierre couderc scraps, the patchwork girl, violet macmillan ojo, a munchkin boy, frank moore unk nunkie, fred woodward mewel, the mule. Produced by special arrangement with pioneer drama service, inc.
Ojo and unc nunkie are out of food, so they decide to journey to the emerald city where they will never starve. The patchwork girl of oz also known as the ragged girl of oz in the usa. Just understand that they are very old and very low quality but for this price. Jaded modern audiences will sneer at the very crude special effects, but i would rather watch this movie instead of a certain overrated mgm musical starring liza. I liked the idea of the organbanks and the issue related to having. Patchwork girl is a work of electronic literature by american author shelley jackson. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the patchwork girl of oz oz series book 7. The patchwork girl is a murder mysterydetective story set on the moon. Finland 9 december 2009 dvd and bluray premiere also known as aka original title the patchwork girl of. Sep 15, 2012 the patchwork girl uses acrobatics regularly with good effect. She was originally brought to life by a munchkin magician named dr. The patchwork girl uses acrobatics regularly with good effect. Patchwork girl of oz is one of a handful of extant productions from author l. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 the patchwork girl of oz.
Pipt, in a brisk tone, we shall perform one of the greatest feats of magic possible to man, even in this marvelous land of oz. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the patchwork girl of oz. Publication date c19 topics fairy tales publisher chicago. When scraps does come to life, she accidentally knocks the. Frank baum 18561919 an unlucky munchkin boy named ojo must travel around oz gathering the ingredients for an antidote to the liquid of petrifaction which has turned his beloved uncle unc nunkie and the wife of the liquids creator into marble statues. Jun 02, 2014 l frank baums film of his fairy tale the patchwork girl of oz violet macmillan. It was written in storyspace and published by eastgate systems in 1995. Frank baum is a childrens novel, the seventh in the oz series. Frank baum, from the book the patchwork girl of oz by l. Arnold schwarzenegger this speech broke the internet and most inspiring speech it changed my life.
L frank baums film of his fairy tale the patchwork girl of ozviolet macmillan. It was adapted into film in 1914 through baums oz film manufacturing company. While baum created some great male characters throughout his literary career, he loved to write strong female characters as role models for young girls. The patchwork girl of oz ysynopsis the magical practices and potions of the land of oz is the thread running through the patchwork girl. Jul 25, 2017 the patchwork girl of oz, unlike its selig polyscope predecessors, was a featurelength production running over eighty minutesat least at the time of its first release. Critics appreciated its intentions, but bemoaned its execution. Katherine hayles, ucla whatever trail you take, you have to admire the patchwork girls heroic dimensions. Frank baums creative genius and his power to delight audiences young and old. The patchwork girl of oz oz series book 7 kindle edition by baum, l. May 11, 2016 the patchwork girl of oz 1914 is a silent film made by l. Im not including extra stories baum wrote like the woggle bug book or little wizard stories of oz. Frank baum being the 7th title in the oz series is also the strongest and best developed story so far and here we have a new feisty and strong willed charachter addded to oz, i.
The patchwork girl of oz 1914 1h 21min adventure, family, fantasy 28 september 1914 usa ojo and unc nunkie are out of food, so they decide to journey to the emerald city where they will never starve. The patchwork girl, a free spirit if ever there was one, is brought to life in this story and then sets out into the wonderful world of oz to help her friend ojo find the. Margolotte, his wife, who makes the patchwork girlbobbie gould. The patchwork girl of oz the patchwork girl of oz audiobook, by l. Scraps is a teenaged possibly fourteen living rag doll made of patchwork, button eyes, brown yarn hair, a felt tongue, and pearl teeth. Katherine hayles, ucla whatever trail you take, you have to admire the patchwork girl s heroic dimensions. The patchwork girl of oz is in many ways typical of films from the period before the birth of a nation 1915.
The seventh book in the oz series a boy, a patchwork girl, and a glass cat go on a mission to find the ingredients for a charm which will transform some people turned to marble. If you love the wizard of oz than you have to see these four movies. The patchwork girl is a science fiction novel by american writer larry niven. The patchwork girl of oz 1914 and you call yourself a. Margolotte had first made the girls form from the patchwork quilt and then she had dressed it with a patchwork skirt and an apron with pockets in it using the same gay material throughout.
Frank baum and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was also the companys first release, and as such was. As soon as breakfast was over they all went into the magicians big workshop, where the glass cat was lying before the mirror and the patchwork girl lay limp and lifeless upon the bench. But where this particular film sticks out is in its effective use of acrobatics, especially. Join dorothy, the tin woodsman, and a host of new characters as they embark on a series of enchanting adventures in the magical land of oz. The patchwork girl of oz is an absolute delight, which adults and children will enjoy in repeated viewings.
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