Hello everyone!
For my project I have been working on the
amazing Wizard of Oz Manuscript available at the Lilly. The manuscript
documents the entire evolution of the screen play from 1938 to the film’s
release in 1939. There are SO many directions I could have taken in looking at
this project and the material offered, but I have decided to illustrate the
process of a scene being revised over time, and the influences on a particular
scene’s revision. The scene we will be looking at that demonstrates this
evolution from draft to draft is the scene towards the end of the film where
Dorothy, the scarecrow, the tin man, and the lion discover the Wizard of Oz is
really a fraud. The Wizard is confronted, and he presents the company with their
desired gifts- a brain for the scarecrow, a heart for the Tin Man, courage for
the Cowardly Lion, and a chance for Dorothy to go home. The text attached in a google doc is
the final script version of the scene featured in the film. Before looking at
the early drafts and revision suggestions for this scene at the Lilly, it would be helpful
to take a look at the final version so you know what differences to note when
reading the originals drafts. Also attached is a YouTube clip of the majority
of the scripted scene so that you may have a better idea of what is going on. I
hope to show this clip in class as well if there is enough time.
*Please note that the materials will not be
available at the Lilly until this afternoon (Tuesday), after our class as I was
unable to gather the materials in time before the Lilly closed on Monday. I
realize this might press some of you for time, and I will try and make a few photos
of the text available here on the blog so you can still participate if unable
to see the materials in person.
See you all tomorrow!
-
Audrey
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