John Fricke

John Fricke

Born: November 30, 1950

Movies for John Fricke...

The Slippers
Title: The Slippers
Character: Himself
Released: March 11, 2016
Type: Movie
THE SLIPPERS pulls back the Wizard’s curtain on the unbelievable story and cultural impact of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz.  Through first-hand accounts and archival interviews, THE SLIPPERS will detail the life of the Ruby Slippers after their sale at the famed 1970 MGM auction. Discovered by costumer Kent Warner, it is unclear how many pairs were found and how many pairs exist. That mystery has only helped to propel the shoes to the forefront of the Hollywood memorabilia market. They have been bought, stolen, and coveted by many. They are considered the most important piece of Hollywood memorabilia and the catalyst for the creation of Hollywood memorabilia collecting.
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The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Title: The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Character: Self
Released: October 1, 2013
Type: Movie
Actor Martin Sheen narrates this newly produced, feature-length high definition documentary, touching on the film's timelessness and legacy before diving into the story of its development, production and release.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The True Story
Title: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The True Story
Character: Himself
Released: April 28, 2011
Type: Movie
This iconic American story was written in 1900 by L Frank Baum, a Chicago businessman, journalist, chicken breeder, actor, boutique owner, Hollywood movie director and lifelong fan of all things innovative and technological. His life spanned an era of remarkable invention and achievement in America and many of these developments helped to fuel this great storyteller's imagination. His ambition was to create the first genuine American fairytale and the story continues to fascinate, inspire and engage millions of fans of all ages from all over the world. This documentary explores how The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has come to symbolise the American Dream and includes previously unseen footage from the Baum family archives, still photographs and clips from the early Oz films, as well as interviews with family members, literary experts and American historians as it tells the story of one man's life in parallel to the development of modern America.
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Good Wife's Guide Training Video
Title: Good Wife's Guide Training Video
Character: Husband 2
Released: August 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Humorous reenactment of an article titled "The Good Wife's Guide," rumored to have been published in the May 13, 1955 issue of Housekeeping Monthly.
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The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest
Title: The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest
Character: Himself
Released: July 24, 2007
Type: Movie
A documentary on the making of the Gene Kelly/Judy Garland musical The Pirate (1948)
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Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane
Title: Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane
Character: Self
Released: July 24, 2007
Type: Movie
When Arthur Freed brought Alan Jay Lerner to Hollywood to compose a new Fred Astaire musical (based on Fred's life,) little did he know he would have to recast it's leading lady not once, but twice.
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Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel
Title: Till The Clouds Roll By: Real to Reel
Character: Self
Released: April 25, 2006
Type: Movie
A short documentary on Jerome Kern and the making of Till the Clouds Roll By.
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Summer Stock: Get Happy!
Title: Summer Stock: Get Happy!
Character: Self
Released: April 25, 2006
Type: Movie
Discussion of the making of the film Summer Stock (1950).
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Ziegfeld Follies: An Embarrassment of Riches
Title: Ziegfeld Follies: An Embarrassment of Riches
Character: Self
Released: April 25, 2006
Type: Movie
A short documentary on the making of the 1946 film Ziegfeld Follies.
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Because of the Wonderful Things It Does: The Legacy of Oz
Title: Because of the Wonderful Things It Does: The Legacy of Oz
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2005
Type: Movie
A featurette about The Wizard of Oz (1939).
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L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain
Title: L. Frank Baum: The Man Behind the Curtain
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2005
Type: Movie
A featurette on L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and other children's books.
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Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Title: Easter Parade: On the Avenue
Character: Self
Released: March 15, 2005
Type: Movie
This documentary tells the story of the making of Irving Berlin's Easter Parade.
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We're Off to See the Munchkins
Title: We're Off to See the Munchkins
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 1993
Type: Movie
The last eight surviving Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz share their memories in this 1993 documentary hosted by Oz historian John Fricke.