Wizard of Oz: 75th Anniversary

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The magic of M-G-Ms wonderfully colorful and unique fantasy has melted hearts for more than seven decades with its indelible melodies and transcendent themes of family, home and the courage to pursue dreams. To celebrate the beloved movies 75th anniversary, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is re-releasing The Wizard of Oz on DVD.

Adapted from L. Frank Baums timeless childrens tale about a Kansas girls journey over the rainbow, The Wizard of Oz starred Judy Garland as Dorothy, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow; Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion; Jack Haley as the Tin Woodman and Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch.

The Wizard of Oz received five Academy Award nominations[1], including Best Picture (Outstanding Production), and captured two Oscars -- Best Song (Over the Rainbow) and Best Original Score -- plus a special award for Outstanding Juvenile Performance by Ms. Garland.