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The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz


Date: 1910
Type: Fantasy
Rating: 2 Stars 2/5
Colour: Black and White / Siilent / Short
Director: Otis Turner
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

The earliest known film version of the Wizard of Oz story. Slightly curious in that it is a silent film based on the musical stage version of the book. It does show its stage roots, but there are a few good touches for a film from 1910 and an early performance from Bebe Daniels.

Actors


Bebe DanielsBebe Daniels
Hobart BosworthHobart Bosworth
Eugenie Besserer

Oscars

None
Novel
L Frank Baum
Production
Selig Polyscope Company