Edition |
2-disc 70th anniversary edition. |
Description |
2 videodiscs (102 min.) : sound, technicolor and sepia tone ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Based on the novel "The wonderful wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. |
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"Standard version presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition" -- Insert. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, standard version, Dolby digital surround 5.1 (English), mono (English & French) ; dual-layer format. |
Cast |
Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charley Grapewin and the Munchkins. |
Credits |
Photography: Harold Rosson ; editor: Blanche Sewell ; musical adaptation by Herbert Stothart ; lyrics by E.Y. Harburg ; music by Harold Arlen ; costumes by Adrian ; art director: Cedric Gibbons. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: G ; bonus material/trailer not rated. |
Summary |
When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep, Dorothy takes her dog, Toto, and starts to run away. A tornado appears and carries her to the magical land of Oz. Wishing to return home, she begins to travel to the city of Oz where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the all-mighty Wizard of Oz will help them, but they have to get to the Emerald City before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them. |
Note |
Disc 1. The movie with commentary by historian John Fricke ; restoration featurette ; illustrated video storybook ; supporting cast profile roundup. Disc 2. Nearly 3 hours of wonderful wizardry about this movie classic! ; The life and times of original author L. Frank Baum ; documentary profile of director Victor Fleming ; the tv-movie special "The Dreamer of Oz" starring John Ritter, Annette O'Toole and Rue McClanahan ; the 2007 Hollywood Walk of Fame salute to the Munchkins ; two pre-1939 Oz shorts, "The wonderful wizard of Oz" (1910) and "The wizard of Oz" (1933). |
Language |
English, French, or Spanish dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Gale, Dorothy (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Scarecrow (Fictitious character : Baum) -- Drama.
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Tin Woodman (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Cowardly Lion (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Oz (Imaginary place) -- Drama.
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Witches -- Drama.
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Monkeys -- Drama.
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Tornadoes -- Kansas -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Fantasy films.
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Musical films.
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Action and adventure films.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Added Author |
Fleming, Victor, 1889-1949.
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LeRoy, Mervyn, 1900-1987.
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Langley, Noel, 1911-1980.
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Ryerson, Florence.
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Woolf, Edgar Allan.
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Garland, Judy.
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Morgan, Frank, 1890-1949.
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Bolger, Ray.
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Lahr, Bert, 1895-1967.
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Haley, Jack, 1897-1979.
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Burke, Billie, 1885-1970.
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Hamilton, Margaret, 1902-1985.
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Grapewin, Charles, 1869-1956.
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Walshe, Pat, 1900-1991.
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Blandick, Clara, 1881-1962.
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Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919.
Wizard of Oz.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Loew's Incorporated.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Note |
At head of title on screen: Metro-Goldwyn Mayer presents |
ISBN |
141988638X |
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9781419886386 |
Standard No. |
883929087334 |
Music No. |
1000110724 Warner Home Video |
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