Movies by John Fricke
Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel
A short documentary on Jerome Kern and the making of Till the Clouds Roll By.
Easter Parade: On the Avenue
This documentary tells the story of the making of Irving Berlin's Easter Parade.
Because of the Wonderful Things It Does: The Legacy of Oz
A featurette about The Wizard of Oz (1939).
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The True Story
This iconic American story was written in 1900 by L Frank Baum, a Chicago businessman, journalist, chicken breeder, actor, boutique owner, Hollywood movie director and lifelong fan of all things innovative and technological. His life spanned an era of remarkable invention and achievement in America and many of these developments helped to fuel this great storyteller's imagination. His ambition was to create the first genuine American fairytale and the story continues to fascinate, inspire and engage millions of fans of all ages from all ove...
Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane
When Arthur Freed brought Alan Jay Lerner to Hollywood to compose a new Fred Astaire musical (based on Fred's life,) little did he know he would have to recast it's leading lady not once, but twice.
L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain
A featurette on L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and other children's books.
We're Off to See the Munchkins
The last eight surviving Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz share their memories in this 1993 documentary hosted by Oz historian John Fricke.
The Slippers
THE SLIPPERS pulls back the Wizard’s curtain on the unbelievable story and cultural impact of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Through first-hand accounts and archival interviews, THE SLIPPERS will detail the life of the Ruby Slippers after their sale at the famed 1970 MGM auction. Discovered by costumer Kent Warner, it is unclear how many pairs were found and how many pairs exist. That mystery has only helped to propel the shoes to the forefront of the Hollywood memorabilia market. They have been bought, stolen, and coveted...
Summer Stock: Get Happy!
Discussion of the making of the film Summer Stock (1950).
Ziegfeld Follies: An Embarrassment of Riches
A short documentary on the making of the 1946 film Ziegfeld Follies.