The Wizard of Oz

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Theatrical Release Date:

08/15/1939

DVD Release Date:

03/26/1997

Run Time:

101min.

Starring:

Judy Garland , Frank Morgan , Ray Bolger , Bert Lahr , Jack Haley

Director(s):

Victor Fleming

Distributor(s):

Warner Bros.

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Action,Family,Fantasy,Musicals

Plot: The third and definitive film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's fantasy, this musical adventure is a genuine family classic that made Judy Garland a star for her heartfelt performance as Dorothy Gale, an orphaned young girl unhappy with ... Read More

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I was a kid in the 50 s and my brother worked had bought a new color T V and the the Wizard of Oz was the first thing we got to watch in color Oh !My when it turned from black and white to color ... it was the most breath taking thing as a kid I ever saw Full Review

November 16, 2011

csbones55

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I\'m 56 yrs old. I have been watching that show from 1060 to now. I watch that show every year, I love it,

November 16, 2011

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great for 1939

June 7, 2011

nataliecox8

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I am a 56 year old grandmother who loves this movie as do my children and grandchildren.