The Wizard of Oz
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Critics Sentiment
Dorothy arrives in colorful Munchkinland and meets Glinda
Dorothy lives on Kansas farm with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry
The film soars from a modest Kansas opening to the spectacular Technicolor transformation in Munchkinland, representing cinema's most celebrated visual transition.
The Wizard of Oz maintains consistently high audience appreciation throughout, with the Technicolor transformation serving as the film's peak magical moment. While the Kansas opening receives more modest praise for its necessary setup, every subsequent beat earns strong acclaim for performances, music, and timeless themes. The emotional finale brings the sentiment arc to a deeply satisfying conclusion that has resonated across generations.
Full cast
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Judy Garland
Dorothy Gale
Ray Bolger
"Hunk" / Scarecrow
Jack Haley
"Hickory" / Tin Man
Bert Lahr
"Zeke" / Cowardly Lion
Frank Morgan
Professor Marvel / The Wizard of Oz
Margaret Hamilton
Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch of the West
Billie Burke
Glinda
Charley Grapewin
Uncle Henry
Pat Walshe
Nikko
Clara Blandick
Auntie Em
Terry
Toto
Adriana Caselotti
Juliet (voice) (uncredited)
Harry Earles
Lollipop Guild Member (uncredited)
Jerry Maren
Lollipop Guild Member (uncredited)
Buddy Ebsen
Tin Man (singing voice) (uncredited)
Parnell St. Aubin
Munchkin (uncredited)
Billy Bletcher
Mayor / Lollipop Guild Member (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig
Munchkins (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Becker
Munchkin Mayor (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
Captain of the Winkie Guard (uncredited)
Crew
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