The Best and Worst Adaptations of The Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, and followed it with 13 more books about Oz. The first book is the most familiar, although it isn't the only Oz story that was made into a movie or a TV series. We're not really sure how many adaptations there have been; things like the 13-minute 1910 silent movie don't get seen much anymore. Some are based on later Baum books, and some have nothing to do with the books. Mental Floss gives us descriptions and ranked the quality of the eight best known Wizard of Oz adaptations. Some you may have never heard of, like the anime series that covers the first four books. Some you are well familiar with. They range from the 1925 movie that some consider the worst silent film in history, to number one, which you'll be able to guess pretty easily. Along the way, you might find another version you want to seek out and watch.  


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