In what year was The Wizard of Oz first released in theaters?

Answer 1

The book was originally published in 1900.

There was a 15 minute short film made in 1910 based on the 1902 stage musical.

A silent film appeared in 1925 & the MGM musical with Judy Garland was released in 1939.

The Wiz was the 1978 film version of the 1974 Broadway show.

Answer 2

August 15th was the official premiere of the beloved 1939 film version of 'The Wizard of Oz'. The premiere was held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. But that wasn't the first release of the final, edited film version. The first showing was on August 12th, at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Before that, there were sneak previews in select theaters of Southern California. But the previews weren't of the final, edited film.

Answer 3

The book was written by L. Frank Baum ( not J.) in 1900. It was adapted to the stage as early as 1902. The popular Garland- Bolger-Lahr, etc. movie was released in 1939.

Answer 4

When was The Wizard of Oz first released?

1939

Answer 5

Considered a timeless classic by moviegoers, many have difficulty believing the original "Wizard of Oz" came out in 1939, years before America's entrance into World War II.

Answer 6

The Wizard of Oz came out in 1939.

Answer 7

1900

Answer 8

1939