The Wizard of Oz
The cast and crew remember one of the most popular Hollywood musicals of all time
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
August 13, 20149m 5s
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Show Notes
In August 1939, one of the most popular musicals of all time had its premiere in Hollywood. Featuring the young Judy Garland, the Wizard of Oz brought to life a well-known American fairytale. It made Garland a star for the rest of her troubled life. Witness brings together BBC archive recordings of members of the film's cast and crew.
Picture: Judy Garland, Credit: Associated Press/Warner Bros.