Judy Garland has become synonymous with her role as Dorothy in the 1939 MGM musical, but she almost lost out on the role to ...

"The MGM picture will undoubtedly reflect great credit on the motion picture industry at large." By THR Staff On Aug. 25, 1939, MGM unveiled The Wizard of Oz in theaters across the U.S. The Victor ...

“It became an event to see this film.” “Bert Lahr, who had last seen ‘Oz’ at its 1939 premiere, introduced the program, assisted by Judy’s daughter, Liza Minnelli,” Stillman said.

(Originally published by the Daily News on August 18, 1939. This story was written by Kate Cameron.) Oh, to be at the Capitol, now that “Oz” is here, must have been the dearest wish of … ...

The arrival of "The Wizard of Oz" in Cleveland on August 18, 1939, was billed as a major entertainment event. "At Last It's Here!" screamed a huge ad in The Plain Dealer. "Amazing sights to see!" ...