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The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

David R. George III
Quick Takes

It doesn’t get much better than this timeless classic, with arguably the greatest song in all of film history. Based on writer L. Frank Baum’s series of Oz fantasy novels, the story plays to young and old alike. Judy Garland leads a troupe perfectly cast in their roles, with memorable turns by all—especially Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West. Don’t miss it.

***** (out of *****)

©2023 David R. George III

1939 • 1 HOUR, 42 MINUTES
METRO-GOLDYWYN-MAYER

STARRING
• JUDY GARLAND, FRANK MORGAN, RAY BOLGER, BERT LAHR, JACK HALEY

ALSO STARRING
• BILLIE BURKE, MARGARET HAMILTON, CHARLEY GRAPEWIN

WRITTEN BY
• NOEL LANGLEY & FLORENCE RYERSON AND EDGAR ALLAN WOOLF (WRITTEN BY)
• NOEL LANGLEY (ADAPTATION BY)
• L. FRANK BAUM (FROM THE BOOK THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ BY)

DIRECTED BY
• VICTOR FLEMING

1939 ACADEMY AWARDS (2)
• BEST ORIGINAL SONG: “OVER THE RAINBOW”
• BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

ADDITIONAL 1939 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS (3)
• BEST PICTURE (LOST TO GONE WITH THE WIND)
• BEST ART DIRECTION (LOST TO GONE WITH THE WIND)
• BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS (LOST TO THE RAINS CAME)

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