The Wizard of Oz [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1939]

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Item: The Wizard of Oz [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1939]
Rating: 5
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SKU:6356647

Release Date:10/29/2019

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The third and definitive film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's fantasy, this musical adventure is a genuine family classic that made Judy Garland a star for her heartfelt performance as Dorothy Gale, an orphaned young girl unhappy with her drab black-and-white existence on her aunt and uncle's dusty Kansas farm. Dorothy yearns to travel "over the rainbow" to a different world, and she gets her wish when a tornado whisks her and her little dog, Toto, to the Technicolorful land of Oz. Having offended the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton), Dorothy is protected from the old crone's wrath by the ruby slippers that she wears. At the suggestion of Glinda, the Good Witch of the North (Billie Burke), Dorothy heads down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where dwells the all-powerful Wizard of Oz, who might be able to help the girl return to Kansas. En route, she befriends a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), a Tin Man (Jack Haley), and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr). The Scarecrow would like to have some brains, the Tin Man craves a heart, and the Lion wants to attain courage; hoping that the Wizard will help them too, they join Dorothy on her odyssey to the Emerald City. Garland was MGM's second choice for Dorothy after Shirley Temple dropped out of the project; and Bolger was to have played the Tin Man but talked co-star Buddy Ebsen into switching roles. When Ebsen proved allergic to the chemicals used in his silver makeup, he was replaced by Haley. Gale Sondergaard was originally to have played the Wicked Witch of the West in a glamorous fashion, until the decision was made to opt for belligerent ugliness, and the Wizard was written for W.C. Fields, who reportedly turned it down because MGM couldn't meet his price. Although Victor Fleming, who also directed Gone With the Wind, was given sole directorial credit, several directors were involved in the shooting, included King Vidor, who shot the opening and closing black-and-white sequences. Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg's now-classic Oscar-winning song "Over the Rainbow" was nearly chopped from the picture after the first preview because it "slowed down the action." The Wizard of Oz was too expensive to post a large profit upon initial release; however, after a disappointing reissue in 1955, it was sold to network television, where its annual showings made it a classic.~Hal Erickson

Cast & Crew

Victor Fleming

Edgar Allan Woolf
Florence Ryerson
Noel Langley

Judy GarlandDorothy Gale
Frank MorganThe Wizard of Oz, Prof. Marvel
Ray BolgerThe Scarecrow, Hunk
Bert LahrThe Cowardly Lion, Zeke
Jack HaleyThe Tin Woodsman, Hickory
Billie BurkeGlinda, the Good Witch
Margaret HamiltonThe Wicked Witch of the West, Miss Gulch
Charles GrapewinUncle Henry
Pat WalsheNikko
Clara BlandickAuntie Em
Jerry MarenGuild Leader
Harlan BriggsUncle Henry's Double
Billy BletcherMayor/Lollypop Guild
Tyler BrookeOzmite
Adriana CaselottiJuliet
Pinto ColvigMunchkin
Billy CurtisCity Father
Abe DinovitchApple Tree, Munchkin
Major DoyleMunchkin (uncredited)
Daisy EarlesMunchkin Villager
Harry EarlesGuild Singer
Buddy EbsenTin Woodman on "We're Off to See the Wizard"
Charles IrwinOzmite
Lois JanuaryCat Owner
Mitchell LewisHead Winkie
Walter MillerBespectacled Munchkin
George MinisteriCoach Driver
Yvonne MorayLeague Dancer
Lee MurrayWinged Monkey
Lillian PorterMunchkin (uncredited)
Jimmy RosenMunchkin (uncredited)
Oliver SmithOzmite
Carol TevisMunchkin
Bobby WatsonOzmite
Harry MontyWinged Monkey/Munchkin

Mervyn LeRoyProducer
L. Frank BaumBook Author
Harold Hal RossonCinematographer
George BassmanComposer (Music Score)
George StollComposer (Music Score)
Harold ArlenComposer (Music Score)
Herbert StothartComposer (Music Score)
Blanche SewellEditor
Cedric GibbonsArt Director
Edwin B. WillisSet Designer
AdrianCostume Designer
Bobby ConnollyChoreography
Howard SmitMakeup
Jack DawnMakeup

Specifications

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Genre
Childrens and Family,Fantasy,Concerts Operas and Musicals
Subgenre
Children's Fantasy,Musical Fantasy,Road Movie
Title
The Wizard of Oz
Countries Produced
United States
Duration
101 minutes
Year of Release
1939
Product Tags
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray
Format
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray
Program Type
Movie
Studio
Warner Home Video

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Product Name
The Wizard of Oz [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1939]
UPC
883929536511

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Posted 2 years ago. Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
It’s all original old school classic I love watching the Wizard of Oz when I was actual kid now I got it on 4K is on a digital copy screen on my Amazon prime I can watch it anytime anywhere I love the movie thank you Best Buy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful SteelBook & Amazing 4K transfer!
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Posted 3 years ago. Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This movie has never looked better. They did a outstanding job on this. The details and colors pop off the screen, making this the best way to watch this all time classic.
This review is from The Wizard of Oz [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1939]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The perfect movie!
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Posted 5 years ago.
Was hard to find the 75th anniversary edition on bluray of The Wizard of Oz. Fortunately, one of my Best Buy's near me had it. I hate ordering. I'd rather drive across town to pick it up immediately. Thanks for having it in stock!
This review is from Wizard of Oz: 75th Anniversary [3D] [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [1939]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
No digital copy! Not what is pictured!
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Posted 4 years ago.
I love the Wizard of Oz. I ordered this because it was a great deal with the digital copy. Unfortunately, the TWO times this movie was sent to me, it was not as shown in the image (not the 75th anniversary edition and no digital copy). I hope that Best Buy changes the description and pictureof this product to be accurate.
This review is from Wizard of Oz: 75th Anniversary [3D] [Blu-ray] [Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D] [1939]
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Video Wrong Year
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Posted 17 hours ago. Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This is a pretty good Blu-ray of the old Wizard of Oz. The picture is pretty clear. The sound is good. The only problem is that Best Buy got it wrong about this being the 75th Anniversary edition. This disc was produced the year before, so 74th year. I have seen the cover of the 75th Anniversary edition and it states on the cover that it is the 75th Anniversary. This copy does not state anywhere that it is the 75th Anniversary edition.
This review is from Wizard of Oz: 75th Anniversary [Blu-ray] [1939]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Classic Story and Must-Have Video
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Posted 8 months ago. Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
The Wizard of OZ is a classic story (Frank L. Baum) and film that I have known since I was a child. My old VHS finally gave out and so I bought the DVD. This was one of the first color pictures in 1939 and the story stands the test of time quite well. Of course the actors are all from the Golden Age of Hollywood: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charley Grapewin, and The Munchkins. The DVD includes Special Features: Commentary by Historian John Fricke with the Film's Cast and Crew, Sing-Along Feature, and other features.
This review is from The Wizard of Oz [75th Anniversary] [DVD] [1939]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4K on DISC is amazing; DigitalHD is in 4K, also
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Posted 3 years ago. Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This review is strictly on the disc as you know what the movie is about. The 4K image quality of the disc is amazing. Clearer definition, better lighting, and while 4K HDR promises brighter brights and darker blacks, don't think this image is going to blind you with brightness. Overall, the print is not that much brighter, but there is a much better overall tone, color quality, and detail. The HDR really brings out the colors of Oz, the witches skin and fingernails, and you can see details in the witches costume that I have not seen before. I redeemed the 4K Digital HD Code on VUDU. The VUDU 4K version specs are: 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Dolby Digital Plus 5.1. Roku doesn't support Dolby Vision so you'll get it in HDR10. The disc is Dolby Vision. The disc is definitely the best way to watch as I found the 4K HDR10 print to be a little grainer/fuzzier, but if you're in a room with no 4K UHD player, then streaming is your preferred option. Should you upgrade from the 75th edition BluRay? YES!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A 4k UHD showcase.
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Posted 1 month ago. Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
No point reviewing the movie itself…The Wizard of Oz in 4k UHD…the colour is mind blowing…buy it now!
I would recommend this to a friend