ON THIS DAY IN 1939, THE WIZARD OF OZ PREMIERED IN HOLLYWOOD...PLUS THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT'S TREATISE ON THE FILM

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1939 "The Wizard of Oz", American musical fantasy film adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood; directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor with cast featuring Judy Garland (Dorothy), Ray Bolger (Scarecrow), Jack Haley (Tin Man), Bert Lahr (Cowardly Lion), Frank Morgan (Wizard), Billie Burke (Glinda), and Margaret Hamilton (Wicked Witch)........Check out the late Robert Scott's treatise on the film at

Postscripts: 'Pay No Attention to That Man Behind the Curtain' (notorc.blogspot.com)

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AND HERE'S IS SCOTT'S PIECE ON GONE WITH THE WIND GONE WITH THE WIND; MORE HERE