JOURNAL ARTICLE

Wrap Shot: The Wizard of Oz (1939).

  • Published In: American Cinematographer, 2025, v. 106, n. 1. P. 80 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Williams, David E. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article details the behind-the-scenes production of The Wizard of Oz. Topics include the early challenges in principal photography with Richard Thorpe's direction, the switch in directors from Thorpe to Victor Fleming, and the difficulties of shooting in Technicolor on vast sets using large amounts of lighting and multiple cameras to capture the magical quality of the film.

Additional Information

  • Source:American Cinematographer. 2025/01, Vol. 106, Issue 1, p80
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0002-7928
  • Accession Number:181822009

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