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DVD : The Wizard of OzIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley directed by: Victor Fleming, Mervyn LeRoy, Richard Thorpe, King Vidor  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: DVD EAN: 9780790745176 Format: AC-3, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC ISBN: 0790745178 Label: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Manufacturer: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Number Of Items: 1 Picture Format: Academy Ratio Publisher: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Region Code: 1 Release Date: October 19, 1999 Running Time: 101 minutes Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Theatrical Release Date: August 25, 1939 Sales Rank: 566 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential video: When it was released during Hollywood's golden year of 1939, The Wizard of Oz didn't start out as the perennial classic it has since become. The film did respectable business, but it wasn't until its debut on television that this family favorite saw its popularity soar. And while Oz's TV broadcasts are now controlled by media mogul Ted Turner (who owns the rights), the advent of home video has made this lively musical a mainstay in the staple diet of great American films. Young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland), her dog, Toto, and her three companions on the Yellow Brick Road to Oz--the Tin Man (Jack Haley), the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger)--have become pop-culture icons and central figures in the legacy of fantasy for children. As the Wicked Witch who covets Dorothy's enchanted ruby slippers, Margaret Hamilton has had the singular honor of scaring the wits out of children for more than six decades. The film's still as fresh, frightening, and funny as it was when first released. It may take some liberal detours from the original story by L. Frank Baum, but it's loyal to the Baum legacy while charting its own course as a spectacular film. Shot in glorious Technicolor, befitting its dynamic production design (Munchkinland alone is a psychedelic explosion of color and décor), The Wizard of Oz may not appeal to every taste as the years go by, but it's required viewing for kids of all ages. --Jeff Shannon Average Rating:
 Rating:  - collectible queencollectible queen removed my money for this purchase over a month ago, but never sent my movie. I sent her an email the day after the last possible arrival date, and never got a reply. When I contacted amazon, I was told I had to wait even longer to file a claim. The email even implied that I was somehow at fault because I didn't look at her reviews. When I did, I saw that she has done this to several other people. I don't understand why amazon continues to allow her to rip off their customers. I ... Read More Rating:  - The Wizard of Ozthis is a wonderful film and i like it alot, the only thing to complain about is there is alot of singing!! but other then that, it has such beautiful color when Dorathy first steps out of her house, into OZ. Rating:  - pleasedwe had the movie at one point, but it was lost. my kids love the movie and watch it all the time. Rating: - A Timeless ClassicWho does not love Dorothy Gale, her adorable dog, Toto, and her lovable and musical friends, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion? Were we not all dazzled by the extraordinary color change from black, white, and sepia, to a brilliant display of the new technology of Technicolor, altering the entire mood of the film? The Wizard of Oz is beloved by many, and remembered by all. Personally, I grew up watching and adoring this movie and singing all of the unforgettable, catchy tunes. I have ... Read More Rating: - Wizard of Oz Collectors editionVery pleased with this product! This collection has all the back ground history of making the "Wizard of Oz" movie. Browse for similar items by category:
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