Recently, I was nominated and challenged by my dear friend Lynne from LynnesRecipeTrails.com to participate in the Three Day Quote Challenge. Thank you, Lynne! If you haven’t already, please treat yourself to a trip to her lovely blog where she performs marvelous culinary magic!
Quote Challenge Day 3…”There’s no place like home— the magical self discovery into Technicolor”
The Power of Imagination…
The classic musical film, The Wizard of Oz, was inspired by the book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written in 1899 and published in 1900 by author, Lyman Frank Baum. Baum actually wrote an entire series of books based on the Oz story and characters. The MGM 1939 film release was a loose adaptation of the initial book. A little known fact, however, is that many Oz films were made during the era of the silent movie.
For generations, this fantasy musical has held a cherished place in American pop culture and in this girl’s heart as well. L. Frank Baum tells the story of Dorothy Gale, a Kansas farm girl transported to the magical Land of Oz.
With its dazzling special effects, costumes, and sets rendered in vibrant Technicolor, The Wizard of Oz represents one of the greatest achievements in movie magic.
In the original book by L. Frank Baum, Dorothy’s magic slippers are silver; for the Technicolor movie, they were changed to ruby red to show up more vividly against the yellow-brick road. One of several pairs used during filming, these size-five shoes are well-worn, suggesting they were Garland’s primary pair for dancing scenes.
The challenge of adapting L. Frank Baum’s book to film began with the screenplay. From March 1938 to March 1939, more than a dozen people, most uncredited, worked on writing and revising the script.
A page, from an early version of the script by lead screenwriter Noel Langley, notes the change from black and white to color. In this famous scene, Dorothy steps out of her farmhouse into Oz and says to her dog Toto, “I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
I still remember fondly, the day I personally stepped from black & white into Technicolor. It was a precious day of self discovery and empowerment that will never be forgotten. Do I always “follow the yellow brick road” in this life’s journey…NO– Fear dictates and the etched psyche rules on my darkest days. Yet, as did the Scarecrow on countless occasions, I try to pick myself up, dust myself off and continue on the path to the Emerald City. After-all, it’s what we were all born to do…
Rules for the challenge –
1 – Thank the blogger that nominated you.
2 – Share one new quote on three consecutive days on your blog. They can be from anyone, anything or anywhere.
3 – On each of the three days, nominate three more bloggers to carry on the fun! No pressure; nominees are free to decline.
Today’s nominees are…
Cynthia M Voss https://cynthiamvoss.wordpress.com/ (Cynthia)
My Culinary Saga http://myculinarysaga.com/ (Trupti)
Spence’s Girl https://spencesgirl.wordpress.com/
Once Upon a Spice 
I love that movie!
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Me too! The best of the best even today!
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Nice!
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Thanks, Lynn!!
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most welcome!
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Wonderful movie – never get tired of watching it! 🙂
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I agree, spearfruit! Thanks so much!
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My favourite film and I love the quote too!
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Mine too, Frances! Thanks so much!
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My most favorite movie of all time!
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Thanks, Marci! Mine too…I think an encore performance is on the Valentine agenda 🙂
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Love it! Great quote and movie!
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Thanks, Antonia! Agreed!!!
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I like this quote and all the historical info about the book and movie! Thanks for the nomination, I actually just finished the challenge earlier this week 🙂
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Thanks, Cynthia! No worries about the challenge, my dear 🙂 I knew someone might have snagged you before I had the opportunity 🙂
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You’re sweet, thanks 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thanks so much!!
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😊
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Chef Lana, a confession. I liked the info on the background to the book and movie,and I know it is your bestest ever story, but I am going to buck the trend here and say it is far from my fave movie.
I tried reading the book too, but it seems I am impervious to it all. Don’t worry, I didn’t like War and Peace or Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter . . .
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haha, Bill! I have always thought of Oz as a spiritual journey of sorts 🙂 No worries–you’re still my favorite 🙂
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Remember, Clark Kent, aka Superman, came from Kansas!
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Indeed! And he was fascinated with an Emerald stone all of his own!
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Oh what a great quote Lana 🙂 I love that you have given us all the history behind it. Good movie !
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Agreed! 1 of the best of the best 🙂
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Lana, thank you so much for participating in the challenge. I really appreciate it, and of course, your quotes were AMAZING !!!! x
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Thanks so much, Lynne! My pleasure! I really enjoyed it! Thanks again for the nomination!
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You are SUCH a kindred spirit and I loved reading more about TWOO but I must also acknowledge your wonderful choice of quote amongst so many wonderful possibilities. Thank you.
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And you as well, Osyth! Thank you! You know how some simply resonate–even via the blogosphere? This is how I felt about you from Day 1 ♥
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