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'''''The Wizard of Oz''''' is a [[1939 in film|1939]] [[American film|American]] [[musical film]] produced by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]. It is an adaptation of [[L. Frank Baum]]'s 1900 children's novel ''[[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]]''. The film stars [[Judy Garland]] as [[Dorothy Gale]], alongside [[Ray Bolger]], [[Jack Haley]], and [[Bert Lahr]]. The story follows Dorothy, a young girl from [[Kansas]], who is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of [[Oz (franchise)|Oz]]. | '''''The Wizard of Oz''''' is a [[1939 in film|1939]] [[American film|American]] [[musical film]] produced by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]. It is an adaptation of [[L. Frank Baum]]'s 1900 children's novel ''[[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]]''. The film stars [[Judy Garland]] as [[Dorothy Gale]], alongside [[Ray Bolger]], [[Jack Haley]], and [[Bert Lahr]]. The story follows Dorothy, a young girl from [[Kansas]], who is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of [[Oz (franchise)|Oz]]. | ||
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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It is an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The film stars Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, alongside Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Bert Lahr. The story follows Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, who is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz.
Plot[edit]
The film begins in Kansas, where Dorothy Gale lives with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. After a tornado hits, Dorothy and her dog Toto are transported to the land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz, who they believe can help them return home.
Along the way, they befriend the Scarecrow, who desires a brain; the Tin Man, who wants a heart; and the Cowardly Lion, who seeks courage. They face various challenges, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who wants Dorothy's magical ruby slippers.
Cast[edit]
- Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale
- Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow
- Jack Haley as the Tin Man
- Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion
- Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West
- Frank Morgan as the Wizard of Oz
Production[edit]
The film was directed by Victor Fleming, with uncredited contributions from George Cukor and Mervyn LeRoy. The screenplay was adapted by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, and Edgar Allan Woolf. The music was composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by E.Y. Harburg.
Legacy[edit]
The Wizard of Oz is considered one of the greatest films in cinema history. It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two, including Best Original Song for "Over the Rainbow". The film has been preserved in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Cultural Impact[edit]
The film has had a significant impact on popular culture, with its characters, music, and quotes becoming iconic. The phrase "There's no place like home" and the song "Over the Rainbow" are particularly well-known.
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