Wednesday, April 19, 2006

His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)

Synopsis: Princess Gloria, daughter of King Krewl, is promised to Googly-Goo, but loves Pon, the gardener's son. When she refuses to wed Googly-Goo, her father hires a witch to "freeze" her heart, so that she can love no one.
Appraisal: Although longer than average for the year it was made, this film was rather crudely conceived and elaborated, and, though aimed at a children's audience, that is generally less demanding, could use some more imagination and professionalism. Like a reviewer from the IMDB Users remarked, the concept (and performance) of the aloof princess is one thing in the film that works rather well. Almost everything else doesn't, though. I must also remark that my appreciation was limited due to the lousy copy I watched it in.

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