The Wizard of Oz (1939) — Warner Bros. Special Edition, 1-Disc DVD
Follow the yellow brick road into one of Hollywood's most beloved musical fantasies. After a Kansas tornado carries Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto to the magical Land of Oz, Dorothy sets off for the Emerald City in hopes that the mysterious Wizard can help her return home. Along the way, she befriends the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—and faces the fearsome Wicked Witch of the West. A timeless adventure filled with memorable songs, dazzling Technicolor imagery, and the enduring message that there's no place like home.
Cast & Filmmakers
Starring: Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion), Frank Morgan (the Wizard and several Kansas/Oz characters), Margaret Hamilton (Wicked Witch), Billie Burke (Glinda), and Charley Grapewin (Uncle Henry).
Director: Victor Fleming (credited).
Based on: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Genre: Family / Fantasy / Musical.
Year: 1939.
Memorable Music
Featuring the Academy Award-winning song Over the Rainbow, performed by Judy Garland, along with favorites including Follow the Yellow Brick Road, We're Off to See the Wizard, and If I Only Had a Brain. Songs were written by Harold Arlen (music) and E. Y. Harburg (lyrics).
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Oscar-winning song: Over the Rainbow won the Academy Award for Best Original Song; Herbert Stothart's score also earned an Oscar.
- From sepia to color: The transition from Kansas to Oz is among the film's most famous uses of Technicolor storytelling.
- Multiple directors: Victor Fleming received the directing credit, though other filmmakers, including George Cukor and King Vidor, worked on the production.
- A memorable villain: Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch became one of classic cinema's most recognizable antagonists.
- Enduring legacy: Television broadcasts helped introduce the 1939 movie to generations of families after its original theatrical release.
DVD Edition Details
- Title: The Wizard of Oz
- Edition: Warner Bros. Special Edition — 1 Disc
- Format: DVD
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
- UPCs recorded for this listing: 027616604491 and 883929368730
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