Return to Oz (1964): Cast & Plot
Return to Oz is a 1964 animated family film directed by F.R. Crawley and Thomas Glynn, starring Alfie Scopp as Socrates, the Scarecrow (voice), Carl Banas and Susan Conway. It runs 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 51 min
- Directors
- F.R. Crawley and Thomas Glynn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Return to Oz About?
The premise of Return to Oz without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Instead of inventing a new Oz tale, the film returns Dorothy to the Land of Oz while she still possesses the ruby slippers. During a tornado she grabs an apple tree and is whisked back. The Scarecrow, Tin Woodman and Lion—named from the series Tales of the Wizard of Oz—find their MGM gifts destroyed by a revived Wicked Witch. They seek the Wizard, who stays ineffective.
Return to Oz Themes & Keywords
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- dorothy gale character
- scarecrow of oz character
- tin man character
- cowardly lion character
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- wicked witch of the west character
- glinda the good character
- return
- spin off
- gungehouse
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- wizard
- tornado
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- sequel
- based on novel
Return to Oz Cast & Characters
Alfie Scopp leads the cast as Socrates, the Scarecrow (voice), with Carl Banas as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice) and Susan Conway as Dorothy Gale (voice). Directed by F.R. Crawley and Thomas Glynn; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director F.R. Crawley
- Co-director Thomas Glynn
- Alfie Scopp as Socrates, the Scarecrow (voice)
- Carl Banas as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
- Susan Conway as Dorothy Gale (voice)
- Peggi Loder as Glinda, the Good Witch / The Wicked Witch of the West (voice)
Also Starring in Return to Oz
· 2 more- Larry D. Mann Rusty, the Tin Man (voice)
- Susan Morse Dorothy Gale (singing voice)
More from F.R. Crawley and Thomas Glynn
One more film directed by F.R. Crawley and Thomas Glynn: The Loon’s Necklace.
Return to Oz Plot Summary
What happens in Return to Oz from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dorothy Gale, Susan Conway (voice) is drawn back to the land of Oz in a tale that replays familiar beats with a fresh spark, weaving together the memories of the original Oz saga with the new adventures from Tales of the Wizard of Oz. The moment she learns that her friends are trapped in the same predicaments they faced when she first met them, she embarks on a quest to reunite everyone and seek out the magical Silver Shoes once again. Her return is sparked by a Kansas twister that comes not as a house, but as an apple tree, pulling her back into the vibrant world of Oz.
Full summary
The whole story of Return to Oz, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Return to Oz?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What object does the Wicked Witch of the West seek to obtain from Dorothy?
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Movies Like Return to Oz
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Return to Oz, Journey Back to Oz and Fantastic Return to Oz.
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Return to Oz 1985 -
Journey Back to Oz 1972 -
Fantastic Return to Oz 2019 -
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1986 -
The Wizard of Oz 1939 -
The Wizard of Oz 1991 -
Ozma of Oz 1987 -
The Marvelous Land of Oz 1987 -
The Wizard of Oz 1982 -
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1987 -
The Emerald City of Oz 1987 -
His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz 1914
Return to Oz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Return to Oz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Return to Oz?
Return to Oz runs 51 minutes.
When was Return to Oz released?
Return to Oz was released on February 9, 1964.
Who directed Return to Oz?
Return to Oz was directed by F.R. Crawley and Thomas Glynn.
More films by F.R. Crawley Who is in the cast of Return to Oz?
Return to Oz stars Alfie Scopp as Socrates, the Scarecrow (voice), Carl Banas as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice) and Susan Conway as Dorothy Gale (voice), among 6 credited actors.
Does Return to Oz have a post-credit scene?
No. Return to Oz has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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