Ackman12
Bizarre isn't the first word that comes to mind when watching this. Somehow Baum's work kind of took a detour for this film. Overall, an all right version but no one would've remembered this by 1939.
Reviewed on July 26, 2018
The Wizard of Oz(1925)
The worlds greatest fantastic spectacle.
5.5(52)1h 21m1925-02-12
ComedyFamilyFantasy
The Wizard of Oz Synopsis
A farm girl learns she is a princess and is swept away by a tornado to the land of Oz.
The Wizard of Oz (1925) is a comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Larry Semon, released on February 12, 1925 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Dorothy Dwan, Mary Carr, Charles Murray and Oliver Hardy. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Semon
- Writers:
- L. Frank Baum, Larry Semon, Leon Lee
- Producers:
- Larry Semon
- Cinematographer:
- Frank B. Good
- Composer:
- Julius K. Johnson
- Production:
- Chadwick Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Wizard of Oz (1925) Trailer
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The Wizard of Oz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy Dwan
as Dorothy
Mary Carr
as Aunt Em
Charles Murray
as Wizard of Oz
Oliver Hardy
as Tin Woodsman / Farmhand
Larry Semon
as Scarecrow / Toymaker
Virginia Pearson
as Lady Vishuss
Bryant Washburn
as Prince Kynd
Josef Swickard
as Prime Minister Kruel
- William Hauber
William Hauber
- William Dinus
William Dinus
Frank Alexander
as Uncle Henry / Prince of Whales
Otto Lederer
as Ambassador Wikked
Key crew
Directed by Larry Semon, written by L. Frank Baum, Larry Semon and Leon Lee, produced by Larry Semon.
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The Wizard of Oz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 52 ratings.
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The Wizard of Oz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wizard of Oz online?
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The Wizard of Oz (1925) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wizard of Oz?
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The main cast of The Wizard of Oz (1925) includes Dorothy Dwan, Mary Carr, Charles Murray, Oliver Hardy and Larry Semon. The film was directed by Larry Semon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wizard of Oz released?
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The Wizard of Oz was released on February 12, 1925 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Wizard of Oz worth watching?
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The Wizard of Oz (1925) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wizard of Oz?
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Yes. The official The Wizard of Oz trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.