The Wizard of Oz 1939 Synopsis

The Wizard of Oz is a beloved fantasy film released in 1939, based on L. Frank Baum’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.“ The story follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas who gets caught in a tornado and transported to the magical land of Oz. In Oz, Dorothy discovers that her house has landed on and killed the Wicked Witch of the East, earning her gratitude from the Munchkins, the diminutive inhabitants of the land. However, her only desire is to return home to Kansas, and she is told that the great Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City can grant her wish. On her journey to the Emerald City, Dorothy encounters various memorable characters. She befriends a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Man who desires a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who longs for courage. Together, they travel through the enchanting Land of Oz, facing challenges and overcoming obstacles, including encounters with the Wicked Witch of the West. As they reach the Emerald City, they are granted an audience w
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