The Cowardly Lion’s costume was made of real lion skin [38]. The Tin Man’s makeup originally caused actor Jack Haley a severe eye infection [20]. Themes & Lessons
The film is celebrated for its deep psychological and societal layers [1, 17, 32]. The Wizard of Oz(1939)
The song " Over the Rainbow " won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and is considered one of the greatest movie songs ever [10, 31, 35]. The Cowardly Lion’s costume was made of real
The film's popularity exploded after its first television broadcast in 1956, becoming a cherished family tradition [26, 31, 42]. Director Victor Fleming (among others) Budget $2.8 million Box Office $25.6 million Starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr The song " Over the Rainbow " won
Some historians interpret the original book and film as an allegory for U.S. monetary policy in the late 19th century [17, 19]. Cultural Impact
A central theme is that the qualities the characters sought (brains, heart, courage) were already within them [1, 12, 27].
The 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is widely considered one of the most influential and watched movies in history [31]. It is famous for its transition from sepia-toned Kansas to the vibrant Technicolor land of Oz [30, 39].