Told in two points of view. Maud Gage Baum’s life story. Hollywood and the making of the film “The Wizard of Oz.”
Being enough. Expectations. Hollywood. Perseverance. Friendship. Protection. Creativity. Sacrifice. Determination. Trust. Greed. Love.
Maud Gage Baum found herself lodged between the expectations of her Suffragist mother (Matilda Joslyn Gage) and her free spirited husband, L. Frank Baum. Fighting to support their growing family. Finding hope in happiness. Creating moments to cherish.
”The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” brought the Baum family unexpected financial security. However, it also left Maud navigating the movie business in Hollywood all alone.
The Hollywood subplot revolved around Judy Garland. This relationship showed the corrupt manner in which studio execs treated their starlets.
I was hoping, as always, for a “happily ever after” ending…not sure I got it. But, I have been humming “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” for days now.
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