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The Wizard Of Oz

Date: 1939
Type: Musical
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Victor Fleming
Producer: Mervyn LeRoy

Comment/Synopsis

One of MGM's classic musical films. Dorothy and her dog Toto are transported by a tornado to a magical world wher she must find the Wizard of Oz who will help her return home. On the way she meets munchkins, the scarecrow, the lion and the tin man. The film and songs are still popular over 80 years after the film was made.

Actors


Judy GarlandJudy Garland
Ray BolgerRay Bolger
Bert Lahr
Jack HaleyJack Haley
Billie BurkeBillie Burke
Clara BlandickClara Blandick
Frank MorganFrank Morgan
Charley GrapewinCharley Grapewin
Margaret HamiltonMargaret Hamilton

Oscars

Won - Best Music and Best Song
Nomination - Best Picture
Nomination - Best Art Direction and Best Special Effects
Quotes
Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore
There's no place like home
I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Wizard Of Oz