No. 13: Oz
Synopsis
Unfinished commercial adaptation of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz which was shelved after Smith's close friend, the executive producer and primary financial backer Arthur Young died of cancer. Portions released as No. 16, 19, and 20. From the reported three to six hours of camera test footage (rushes) only ca. 15 minutes, in the form of non-color-corrected rushes, is known to be extant. The only completed bit is The Approach to Emerald City, a 5 (other sources say 9 resp. 12) minute sequence set to music from Charles Gounod's Faust.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- L. Frank Baum
- Original Title
- No. 13: Oz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Smith
L. Frank Baum
Arthur Young
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Smith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About No. 13: Oz
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What is No. 13: Oz about?
Unfinished commercial adaptation of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz which was shelved after Smith's close friend, the executive producer and primary financial backer Arthur Young died of cancer. Portions released as No. 16, 19, and 20. From the reported three to six hours of camera test footage (rushes) only ca. 15 minutes, in the form of non-color-corrected rushes, is known to be extant. The only completed bit is The Approach to Emerald City, a 5 (other sources say 9 resp. 12) minute sequence set to music from Charles Gounod's Faust.
Who directed No. 13: Oz?
No. 13: Oz was directed by Harry Smith.
Who stars in No. 13: Oz?
The principal cast of No. 13: Oz includes Not specified.
When was No. 13: Oz released and how long is it?
No. 13: Oz was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 15m.
Is No. 13: Oz based on a book or true story?
No. 13: Oz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L. Frank Baum".