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Judy Garland reprises her role as Dorothy as she and her dog Toto are caught up in a fierce Kansas tornado.
Ripping the house from its foundation, the storm takes them to a strange and beautiful land called Oz. Dorothy learns that the only way home is with the help of a wizard that she must find following the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City. Along this journey she meets memorable friends and foes, including travel partners who also have reason to meet the wizard, namely the Lion, who is seeking courage; the Tin Man, who needs a heart; and the scarecrow, who is missing a brain. Their journey is an enthralling adventure with many magical moments in this charming story originally written by L. Frank Baum.
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About L. Frank Baum
Lyman Frank Baum (1856–1919), born in Chittenango, New York, was a journalist, dramatist, and writer best known for his fantasies about the land of Oz, the first being The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The success of this book led to his writing thirteen sequels. He wrote about sixty books in all, mostly for children.
About Judy Garland
Judy Garland (1922–1969) was the Academy Award-winning star of many classic musical films and was known for her tremendous talent as well as her troubled life. In 1939 she scored one of her greatest on-screen successes with The Wizard of Oz, which showcased her singing talents as well as her acting abilities. In the 1960s she spent more time as a singer than as an actress.