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a b c Nugent, Frank S. (August 18, 1939). " The Wizard of Oz, Produced by the Wizards of Hollywood, Works Its Magic on the Capitol's Screen". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011 . Retrieved October 21, 2011. Hogan, David J. (June 1, 2014). The Wizard of Oz FAQ: All That's Left to Know About Life, According to Oz. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-1-4803-9719-4. Among the looks on display will be a handful immediately recognizable from John's stage shows, and the new biopic: John’s crystal tailcoats during his recent Million Dollar Piano Residency in Las Vegas, his "Dot" suit for the 2001 Grammy Awards performance, as well as his suits for royal weddings and his knighting ceremony in 1998. According to Nugent, "Judy Garland's Dorothy is a pert and fresh-faced miss with the wonder-lit eyes of a believer in fairy tales, but the Baum fantasy is at its best when the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion are on the move." [99] Not all stories remain popular and relevant 100 years after they're published, so when a tale comes along that beats the odds you know it's something special. Whether you've read L. Frank Baum's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz or have seen the famous 1939 film, you are no doubt familiar with the iconic characters and the whimsical adventure they took us on. This tale continues to entertain and delight decades later and has been the inspiration for fun costumes for generations.

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W. C. Fields was originally chosen for the title role of the Wizard (after Ed Wynn turned it down, considering the part "too small"), but the studio couldn't meet Fields' fee. [29] Wallace Beery lobbied for the role, but the studio refused to spare him during the long shooting schedule. Instead, another contract player, Frank Morgan, was cast on September 22. MGM/CBS Home Video ad". Billboard. November 22, 1980. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020 . Retrieved April 20, 2011. Burke, Monte (December 3, 2008). "Inside The Search For Dorothy's Slippers". Forbes. Archived from the original on February 10, 2011 . Retrieved April 28, 2010.

The film premiered at the Orpheum Theatre in Green Bay, Wisconsin on August 10, 1939. [68] The first sneak preview was held in San Bernardino, California. [69] The film was previewed in three test markets: in Kenosha, Wisconsin and Dennis, Massachusetts on August 11, 1939, [70] [71] and at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, on August 12. [72] During the two-and-a-half-hour set he performed 23 of his hit songs. Photograph: Caisa Rasmussen/AP a b "Claims that Wizard of Oz munchkins molested Judy Garland deserve a response". ABC News. April 4, 2018 . Retrieved May 25, 2021.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is America's greatest and best-loved home-grown fairytale. The first totally American fantasy for children, it is one of the most-read children's books... Despite its many particularly American attributes, including a wizard from Omaha, [the 1939 film adaptation] has universal appeal... [143] Because of its many television showings between 1956 and 1974, it has been seen by more viewers than any other movie”. [8] The Wizard of Oz DVD Release Date March 16, 2010, archived from the original on April 7, 2020 , retrieved March 5, 2020 In 2014, independent film company Clarius Entertainment released a big-budget animated musical film, Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return, [138] which follows Dorothy's second trip to Oz. The film fared poorly at the box office and was received negatively by critics, largely for its plot and unmemorable musical numbers.

On September 23, 2009, the film was re-released in select theaters for a one-night-only event in honor of its 70th anniversary and as a promotion for various new disc releases later in the month. An encore of this event took place in theaters on November 17, 2009. [92] Poster for the 2013 IMAX 3D re-release, as part of the film's 75th anniversary Georgie Stoll was associate conductor, and screen credit was given to George Bassman, Murray Cutter, Ken Darby and Paul Marquardt for orchestral and vocal arrangements. (As usual, Roger Edens was also heavily involved as an unbilled musical associate to Freed.) Off To See The Wizards: HDD Gets An In Depth Look at the Restoration of 'The Wizard of Oz' ". Highdefdigest.com. September 11, 2009. Archived from the original on February 12, 2010 . Retrieved March 6, 2010. The film was re-released by Fathom Events on January 27, 29, 30, 2019, and February 3 and 5, 2019, as part of its 80th anniversary. It also had a one-week theatrical engagement in Dolby Cinema on October 25, 2019, to commemorate the anniversary. [97] In 2013, the film was re-released on DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and UltraViolet for the 90th anniversary of Warner Bros. and the 75th anniversary of the film. [84] [85]Aylesworth, Thomas (1984). History of Movie Musicals. New York City: Gallery Books. pp. 97. ISBN 978-0-8317-4467-0. He closed the main set with an energy-fuelled rendition of Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting which saw golden confetti sprayed into the crowd and rained down upon the musical star. The Wizard of Oz (1939, U.S.)". Kiddiematinee.com. November 3, 1956. Archived from the original on January 12, 2010 . Retrieved March 6, 2010.

Vaux, Robert; Giatras, David (October 14, 2023). "The Best Movies of All Time, Ranked". Comic Book Resources . Retrieved October 20, 2023.Main article: Musical selections in The Wizard of Oz Herbert Stothart conducting the MGM Studio Orchestra for The Wizard of Oz, which was recorded at the MGM studios The Wizard of Oz (Victor Fleming 1939), produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer". UNESCO Memory of the World Programme. Archived from the original on August 5, 2009 . Retrieved September 7, 2009.