The Shirley Temple Storybook Collection: Land of Oz/The Reluctant Dragon (1960)

The Land of OzJoin the Scarecrow Tin Man and a charming assemblage of witches and princesses on a colorful journey back to Oz a fantasy land where everyone lives magically ever after. Shirley Temple stars with other Hollywood legends including Jonathan Winters Agnes Moorehead Arthur Treacher Sterling Holloway and many others. Based on L. Frank Baum s 1904 classic The Marvelous Land of Oz.The Reluctant DragonThis delightful film tells the story of a young boy who meets a kindly dragon on the edge of town. The boy and the dragon become fast friends. But when the villagers find out about the dragon the boy must hatch a plan to save him. Based on the classic children s book by British novelist Kenneth Grahame author of The Wind in the Willows.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/CLASSIC UPC: 796019778893 Manufacturer No: 77889 Product Description

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"Shirley Temple's Storybook" was a successful television series (that ran in colour on NBC between 1958 and 1961) where Miss Temple hosted and more often than not, starred in, adaptations of fairy tale classics and other works of children's literature. Serving as the precursor to other shows like "Faerie Tale Theatre" and "Tall Tales and Legends", "Shirley Temple's Storybook" boasted a galaxy of stars from stage and screen, elaborate production values and lavish costumes.

"The Land of Oz" - (original air-date 18th September 1960). Based on "The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Princess Ozma is transformed into a boy called Tip, by the witch Mombi. Growing up as a mischievous young man (instead of being the future ruler of Oz), Tip frees the enchanted Jack Pumpkinhead and unwittingly embarks on a thrilling adventure to overthrow evil Lord Nikidik. With Shirley Temple (Tip/Princess Ozma), Agnes Moorehead (Mombi), Jonathan Winters (Lord Nikidik), Sterling Holloway (Jack Pumpkinhead), Ben Blue (Scarecrow), Gil Lamb (Tin Woodsman), Frances Bergen (Glinda), Mari Lynn (Jellia Jamb) and Mel Blanc (as the voice of the Sawhorse). This special episode was timed to coincide with the annual television screening of "The Wizard of Oz".

"The Reluctant Dragon" - (original air-date 13th November 1960). Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame. The tale of a special friendship between a young boy and a nervous dragon. But when the rest of the townspeople learn of the dragon, the boy must find a way to save him. With John Raitt and Arthur Treacher.

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Audio: 2-channel stereo August 7, 2006

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