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| Movie Description A young girl named Dorothy is bored of her gray life on a Kansas farm. When her house is whisked away by a tornado it lands somewhere over the rainbow in a Technicolor world, and Dorothy knows she's not in Kansas anymore. The beloved, incomparable classic based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 book is a musical and visual candy store. The film has proved so influential that it is impossible to even enumerate those of its elements which have permeated other cultural mediums, or even subsequent films which quote it visually or verbally. Academy Award Nominations: 5, including Best Picture. Academy Awards: Best Original Score, Best Song ("Somewhere Over the Rainbow"). **On moratorium from MGM.
Notes "The Wizard of Oz" will go on Moratorium January 31, 1997. The film is in sepia tone and three-strip Technicolor. Originally not rated, but given an MPAA G rating for video. In L. Frank Baum's book, Dorothy's magical slippers weren't ruby-red, but silver. The original Tin Man was Buddy Ebsen. He was replaced after his makeup, which contained pure aluminum dust, coated his lungs and left him hospitalized. Jack Haley took over the role and wore a safer, paste-based makeup. The studio wanted W.C. Fields for the role of the Wizard of Oz, but his asking price was too high. Shirley Temple was considered for the role of Dorothy. "Over the Rainbow" was originally cut from the movie because MGM executives thought it slowed down the film's pace. A "Jitterbug" musical number was also cut from the final print. A longer version of "If I Only Had a Brain" was discovered in the MGM vaults in 1973, choreographed by Busby Berkeley. The versions with additional material run around 119 minutes. Aired originally on the CBS Television Network November 3, 1956. The CBS Television Network celebrated the film's 40th year on television May 10, 1996 by showing an original, unedited print of the film that included the "Jitterbug" dance sequence and other footage never screened in theatres. In addition, the station ran a documentary on the making of the movie. Angela Lansbury hosted the special. MGM/UA Home Video #101656 runs 126 minutes, 55 seconds, and includes a restored print of the film and supplementary materials. Among the additional footage is Ray Bolger's Scarecrow dance number; the "Jitterbug" number; Buddy Ebsen's rendition of "If I Only Had a Heart;" the original trailer; and Judy Garland at the 1939 Oscars. The MGM/UA laserdisc (105204) includes a bilingual analog track with the dialogue dubbed in Spanish on one channel and in French on the other. Additional cast: Pat Walshe (Nikko) and Toto (as Toto, the Dog). Additional credits: Na Awards 1939Academy AwardsBest Juvenile ActressJudy Garland, 1939Academy AwardsBest Original ScoreHerbert Stothart, 1939Academy AwardsBest Song, 1989National Film RegistryOutstanding Film | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||
Top Reviews  A MASTERPIECE!!! -- TOP AFI 10 BEST MOVIESReview created: 06/11/07 by:  12 of 16 people found this review helpful. I'm sorry, but this film only has a rating of 4 stars on this website? Are people fools? This is one of the top ten greatest classic films of ALL TIME. It is an amazing movie and everyone knows it. Sure, films have come along that have been similar, but it is so original, beautiful, well acted, and enjoyable, that it shall never be trumped by another of its kind. Review ID: 10000000003798259 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews Best $ spentReview created: 09/06/08 by: I bought this movie for my 4 year old son. He adores it! It is amazing how this movie has stood the test of time, and has been enjoyed by children for generations, and will continue to be for more to come! Review ID: 10000000008610569 Was this review helpful? Report this review the wizard of ozReview created: 05/29/08 by: what can i say, i grew up watching this movie as a child. i pass the love of this movie to my children. somewhere over the rainbow life is very different. i love kansas any way why would any one want to leave it. dorothy and the dog were a instant hit with me. the m moral of the story is no place like home. where the heart is . i watch it and i am still amazed at the old school technology. i brought this item for my youngest daughter as a birthday present. Review ID: 10000000007320762 Was this review helpful? Report this review Journey Through the PastReview created: 05/10/08 by: Hi, my daughter just turned 4 yrs old and she saw the Wizardf Oz on t.v.She loved it as we all did in our youth,so I purchased the movie and she has been watching it 24-7!Its a good wholesome movie for children and brings back fine memories from everyones past. Thank you for making this item and many like it affordable and available! Review ID: 10000000007114195 Was this review helpful? Report this review The Wizard of OzI bought this video because it is a movie that I used to enjoy regularly as a kid and have not seen on TV in years. Also, by owning my own video, I can watch it at my own convenience. It is a remastered video and the color quality was probably better than the original, but I'm not even sure that I've seen it in color before. To me this is a classic that I'm pleased to add to my movie collection. I was also pleased to purchase it at a reasonable price and the shipping time was reasonable. After receiving and viewing this video, I felt encouraged to look for other classic or old favorite movies and books. Review ID: 10000000006500931 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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