THE WIZARD OF OZ

I also have quite a few 'classics' in my DVD collection of which this is one of them. The original film, released by Warner in 1939, was not quite as successful as was originally anticipated. Legend has it that it was made in response to Disney's hugely successful Snow White that was released only a few years before.

However, since its re-release in 1956 it became the smash hit it is today. Ironically enough, this time around Disney tried to copy the new found success of The Wizard of Oz by making and releasing Babes in Toyland in 1964 but, alas, it was a total box office flop. So much so that very few people today are even aware of its existence!

This particular version of The Wizard of Oz is still regarded as the best one ever made, despite several other subsequent attempts, none of which even comes close!

Although I have seen it many times over the years, I still enjoy watching it every time I see it again. For my collection, I rated it 3 out of 5 stars.

Trailer link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_3T4DGw10U

Tin Man (Jack Haley), Dorothy (Judy Garland), Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) and Lion (Bert Lahr)