The Tin Woodman is the rusted ruler of the Tin Castle in the Winkie Country. When the witch reaches his castle, he chops off her head, though this only temporarily delays her. He then escapes with the traveling party by raft, becoming an important defender and ally during their flight.
Titular character referred to as 'The Patchwork Girl' in the summary; features prominently through acrobatics, slapstick routines, and elaborate costuming throughout the film.
Pierre Couderc has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work is anchored in the Oz Collection (Oz Film Manufacturing Company) universe with 3 titles. Signature works include Fighting Fluid, His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz, Frozen Hearts. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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