Introduction These days, the fact that movies (and images) may be seen in color is something that we take for granted. Nevertheless, the production of motion pictures in full color was an incremental process that required several decades to complete. Even though it wasn’t the first full-color feature film, “The Wizard of … Read more
Introduction MGM Studios presented the world premiere of The Wizard of Oz on August 12, 1939. The film was adapted from L. Frank Baum’s classic novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Even after so many years, it continues to be one of the movies that is liked the most and is seen … Read more
Introduction Eyelid blinking is a biological function that involves the quick closure of the eyelids in a semi-autonomous manner. It is not the whole opening and closing of the eyelid that defines a single blink but rather the strong closure of the eyelid or the inactivation of the levator palpebrae superioris and … Read more
Introduction The Wagner Manufacturing Company was a maker of cast iron and aluminum products with operations centered in Sidney, Ohio, in the United States. The company was owned and operated by a family. It manufactured metal goods that were not limited to cookware, such as frying pans, casseroles, kettles, and baking trays. … Read more
Introduction This MGM fantasy musical from 1939 has become a staple in the standard of popular culture in the United States for multiple generations. It follows the narrative of Dorothy Gale, a Kansas farm girl who is transported to the mythical Land of Oz, and it is based on the popular children’s … Read more
Introduction The Wizard of Oz is a timeless story that has captivated audiences for many years. This is especially true now that it is being retold in many mediums such as animated and live-action films and on Broadway. This morality tale’s widespread appeal can be attributed largely to the fact that it … Read more
Introduction The Wizard of Oz is an American classic musical family adventure fantasy film directed by Victor Fleming, written by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, and Edgar Allan Woolf, and scored by Harold Arlen. It is based on the children’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” written by L. Frank Baum. The film … Read more