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The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). An adaptation of L. Frank Baum 's 1900 children's fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, it was primarily directed by Victor Fleming, who left production to take over the troubled Gone with the Wind.
A classic fantasy film based on the novel by L. Frank Baum, starring Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, who travels to the Land of Oz with her dog Toto. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Victor Fleming, King Vidor
- 1939-08-25
It is the first novel in the Oz series of books. A Kansas farm girl named Dorothy ends up in the magical Land of Oz after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their home by a cyclone. [2] . Upon her arrival in the magical world of Oz, she learns she cannot return home until she has destroyed the Wicked Witch of the West. [3]
- L Frank Baum
- 1900
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, children’s book written by L. Frank Baum and first published in 1900. A modern fairy tale with a distinctly American setting, a delightfully levelheaded heroine, and engaging fantasy characters, the story was enormously popular and became a classic of children’s literature.
FILM DESCRIPTION: Not to be confused with the cinematic classic starring Judy Garland that would follow six years later, this animated short film is one of countless other celluloid adaptations of...
- 3 min
- 54.3M
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A classic fantasy film about a girl and her dog who are transported to the Land of Oz by a tornado. They meet three friends who join them on a quest to see the Wizard, who can help them return home, while facing the evil Wicked Witch of the West.
A classic film adaptation of the beloved children's book, The Wizard of Oz features stunning visuals and a memorable cast. See critics' reviews, ratings, and where to watch the movie online.
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- Kids & Family, Fantasy, Musical
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