The Wizard of Oz
1939

The Wizard of Oz

★ 8.1 / 10
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Directed by Victor Fleming, King Vidor
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Synopsis

In 'The Wizard of Oz', young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world after a tornado sweeps her away from her home in Kansas. Along the way, she befriends a lion, a tin man, and a scarecrow. Their journey to find the Wizard who can help her return home is filled with adventure, danger, and lessons about friendship and self-discovery.

Did You Know?
  • Judy Garland wore a corset to appear more childlike in role.
  • The 'horse of a different color' was colored with Jell-O powder.
  • The movie was filmed before WWII, not after as commonly thought.
  • The Tin Man's makeup was made from toxic aluminum dust initially.
  • Toto, the dog, earned more than the Munchkins per week.
Iconic Quotes
  • "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."
  • "There's no place like home."
  • "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!"
  • "We're off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!"
  • "I'm melting! Melting! Oh, what a world! What a world!"
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Why Eltorama recommends this film

Appears in  Technicolor Triumphs →
The film introduced the emerging technology of Technicolor to mainstream audiences, using it to transition from black and white to vivid, dreamlike color.