| Edition |
70th anniversary ; 2-disc special edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (102 min.) : sound, color and black and white (sepiatone) ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, NTSC; full screen (1.33:1); Dolby digital surround 5.1 (English), mono (Eng. & French) ; dual layer format. |
| Cast |
Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charley Grapewin, Pat Walshe, Clara Blandick. |
| 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. |
| Note |
Based on the novel "The wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1939. |
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"Standard version presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition." -- Container. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: G ; bonus material 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 |
Special features: Disc 1: Feature film; commentary by historian John Fricke including archival interviews with cast, crew and Family Restoration featurette; illustrated video storybook and supporting cast profile roundup. Disc 2: "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: the making of a movie classic" TV special; "Memories of Oz" TV special; archival making-of and retrospective featurettes; Harold Arlen's home movies; tornado tests; outtakes; deleted scenes; extensive stills & theatrical trailer galleries; audio vault includes a jukebox of recording session materials, radio shows and promos; "Off to see the Wizard" TV series excerpt. |
| Language |
English or [dubbed] French dialogue; optional English, French or Spanish 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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Wizard of Oz (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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| ISBN |
1419878727 |
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9781419878725 |
| Standard No. |
883929057344 |
| Music No. |
1000089121 Warner Home Video |
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