The Wizard of Oz Movie Basics

Year of Release: 1939
Running Time: 1 hr. 41 min.
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Victor Fleming
Screenwriter: Noel Langley
Producers: Mervyn LeRoy
Studio: MGM

Synopsis

Judy Garland stars in this Oscar winning musical classic that is still much beloved by children of all ages 60+ years after it was originally released. Garland is surrounded by a talented cast that includes Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley and Margaret Hamilton.
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Cast

Judy Garland - Dorothy Gale
Frank Morgan - Professor Marvel/Wizard
Ray Bolger - Hunk/The Scarecrow
Bert Lahr - Zeke/The Cowardly Lion
Jack Haley - Hickory/The Tin Woodsman
Billie Burke - Glinda, The Good Witch
Margaret Hamilton - Miss Gulch/The Wicked Witch
Clara Blandick - Auntie Em
Charles Grapewin - Uncle Henry

Awards and Nominations

1939 Academy Awards® Best Score (Win)
Best Song (Win)
Best Picture (Nom)
Best Art Direction (Nom)
Best Cinematography (Nom)
Best Special Effects (Nom)


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Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton):
I'll get you my pretty ... and your little dog too.

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