The Wizard of Oz Movie Basics

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

The Wizard of Oz 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.

The Wizard of Oz Cast

Judy Garland		-		Dorothy Gale
Frank Morgan		-		Professor Marvel/Wizard
Ray Bolger		-		Hunk/The Scarecrow
Bert Lehr		-		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

The Wizard of Oz Awards and Nominations

1940 Academy Awards®		Best Score (Win)
		Best Song (Win)
		Best Picture (Nom)
		Best Art Direction (Nom)
		Best Cinematography (Nom)
		Best Special Effects (Nom)