Movie: The Whimsical World of Oz

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Mason Adams
Mason Adams

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Fairuza Balk
Fairuza Balk

Self

Robert A. Baum Jr.
Robert A. Baum Jr.

Self

Ray Bolger
Ray Bolger

Self

Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury

Self

Jack Haley Jr.
Jack Haley Jr.

Self

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    A promotional piece for the Disney film "Return to Oz", that also traces the history of the Oz books and films.

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    1985-01-01

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