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The Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story

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This docudrama chronicles the life of L. Frank Baum, the writer of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." In 1900, Baum (John Ritter) used his profound imagination to create one of the timeless classics of children's literature -- but getting there was an uphill battle. With the unwavering support of his wife, Maude (Annette O'Toole), the author endured many rejections from publishers and encountered disheartening personal setbacks, but never gave up on his dream of bringing the land of Oz to life.
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Synopsis This docudrama chronicles the life of L. Frank Baum, the writer of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." In 1900, Baum (John Ritter) used his profound imagination to create one of the timeless classics of children's literature -- but getting there was an uphill battle. With the unwavering support of his wife, Maude (Annette O'Toole), the author endured many rejections from publishers and encountered disheartening personal setbacks, but never gave up on his dream of bringing the land of Oz to life.
Director
Jack Bender
Production Co
Adam Productions
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m