John Fricke Movies

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.

This documentary tells the story of the making of Irving Berlin's Easter Parade.

Discussion of the making of the film Summer Stock (1950).

A documentary on the making of the Gene Kelly/Judy Garland musical The Pirate (1948)

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...

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...

The last eight surviving Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz share their memories in this 1993 documentary hosted by Oz historian John Fricke.

A look into how L. Frank Baum's classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and rare musical outtakes.

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.

A featurette about The Wizard of Oz (1939).

A featurette on L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and other children's books.

A short documentary on Jerome Kern and the making of Till the Clouds Roll By.

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.

A short documentary on the making of the 1946 film Ziegfeld Follies.