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When Was Dorothy Made?

Elena Rostova • • 7 min read
When Was Dorothy Made?

She is the orphan protagonist and adolescent heroine of Baum's first Oz book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz was a 1902 musical extravaganza based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Much of the original music was by Paul Tietjens and has been mostly forgotten, although it was still well-remembered and in discussion at MGM in 1939 when the classic film version of the story was made.
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, published in 1900 and which is considered one of the earliest American Fairytales written. The story begins with Dorothy, her name being the very first word of the very first chapter titled "The Cyclone".

How old is Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz now?

Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, not Ruby Slippers like in the 1939 MGM musical film version. In the 1900 book, the character of Dorothy is no older than 10 years old, yet Judy Garland was 16 when she portrayed Dorothy in the 1939 film. In the film, Dorothy is supposed to be 12 years old.

When was the 1st Wizard of Oz made?

On August 25, 1939, The Wizard of Oz, which will become one of the best-loved movies in history, opens in theaters around the United States. Based on the 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.