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The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914)
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The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914)

Fantasy, Adventure, Family • 55m

Overview

The fairies of Oz gather in the forest of Burzee one evening and weave a magic cloak that gives the wearer one wish, so long as it has not been stolen.

Best English-Friendly Release

Quality: 2005 AlphaVideo DVD
Longer Footage: 2013 WB 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 of The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Best Video Release

Quality: 2005 AlphaVideo DVD
Longer Footage: 2013 WB 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 of The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Format

DVD

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Length

55 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

The Magic Cloak

Last Updated

9 months ago
Best English-Friendly Release

Quality: 2005 AlphaVideo DVD
Longer Footage: 2013 WB 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 of The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Best Video Release

Quality: 2005 AlphaVideo DVD
Longer Footage: 2013 WB 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 of The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Format
DVD
Featured Lists
Length
55 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
The Magic Cloak
Last Updated
9 months ago
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2000/2010 Image Entertainment DVD or 2013 Warner Bros 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 (in SD)

Best Video:

2000/2010 Image Entertainment DVD or 2013 Warner Bros 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 (in SD)

Best English-Friendly:

2000/2010 Image Entertainment DVD or 2013 Warner Bros 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 (in SD)

Best Video:

2000/2010 Image Entertainment DVD or 2013 Warner Bros 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 (in SD)

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DVD
Best English-Friendly:

2000 Smithsonian Video Origins of Film DVD

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2000 Smithsonian Video Origins of Film DVD

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2000 Smithsonian Video Origins of Film DVD

Best Video:

2000 Smithsonian Video Origins of Film DVD

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DVD
Best English-Friendly:

SD: 2013 Warner Bros The Wizard of Oz (1939) 3D 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3

Best Video:

SD: 2013 Warner Bros The Wizard of Oz (1939) 3D 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3

Additional Info:

4K restoration has been screened at conventions

Best English-Friendly:

SD: 2013 Warner Bros The Wizard of Oz (1939) 3D 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3

Best Video:

SD: 2013 Warner Bros The Wizard of Oz (1939) 3D 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3

Additional Info:

4K restoration has been screened at conventions

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HD Streaming
Best English-Friendly:

2013 WB 3D 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 of The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Best Video:

HD: Only available through Streaming SD: Available on various WB DVD and Blu-ray set releases of The Wizard of Oz (1939) since 2005

Best Audio:

-

Best English-Friendly:

2013 WB 3D 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Blu-ray Disc 3 of The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Best Video:

HD: Only available through Streaming SD: Available on various WB DVD and Blu-ray set releases of The Wizard of Oz (1939) since 2005

Best Audio:

-

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UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

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3D: Warner Bros 3D Blu-ray or Apple Vision Pro

Best Audio:

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Best English-Friendly:

2D: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

3D: Warner Bros 3D Blu-ray or Apple Vision Pro

Best Video:

2D: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

3D: Warner Bros 3D Blu-ray or Apple Vision Pro

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Best Video:

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Best English-Friendly:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray replacement disc for fixed audio (there were some dialogues missing)

Best Audio:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Additional Info:

While the video on the replacement disc is exactly the same as the original release, the Atmos with missing lines has been corrected as it was also corrected on the Criterion commentary. Criterion also included the 6-track which is almost identical to the PAL track; It’s 4.0 in a 5.1 container. This 6-track is slightly better than the PAL DVD track as the PAL has some flutter on some parts that Criterion doesn’t have.

The Atmos on the replacement is identical to the Imprint AUS Blu-ray track which also has all the lines. The compatibility track is also the same,

It is worth mentioning the Imprint only has the Atmos and no 6-track. The 5.1 surround is with LFE and split surrounds and it’s just a downmix of the Atmos. Ditto for the LPCM 2.0 on said Blu-ray.

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UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray replacement disc for fixed audio (there were some dialogues missing)

Best Audio:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Additional Info:

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The Atmos on the replacement is identical to the Imprint AUS Blu-ray track which also has all the lines. The compatibility track is also the same,

It is worth mentioning the Imprint only has the Atmos and no 6-track. The 5.1 surround is with LFE and split surrounds and it’s just a downmix of the Atmos. Ditto for the LPCM 2.0 on said Blu-ray.

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1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

2015 Disney Movie Club Blu-ray

Best Video:

2015 Disney Movie Club Blu-ray

Best Audio:

2002 Buena Vista UK DVD

Additional Info:

2004 Buena Vista US DVD has exclusive extras

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1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

2015 Disney Movie Club Blu-ray

Best Video:

2015 Disney Movie Club Blu-ray

Best Audio:

2002 Buena Vista UK DVD

Additional Info:

2004 Buena Vista US DVD has exclusive extras

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Additional Info:

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Upcoming Release:

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Best Video:

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Best Audio:

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