The Wizard of Oz (1939) won two Oscars in 1940
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The beloved 1939 film version of "The Wizard of Oz" received Academy Award nominations in six categories. It was nominated as best picture; and for best art/set direction, best cinematography, best musical scoring, best song, and best special effects.
The film received the Oscar in two of the standard categories. One was for best musical scoring, with Herbert Stothart (September 11, 1885-February 1, 1949) having been responsible for the background music. The other was for best song, with Chaim Arlook ka Harold Arlen (February 15, 1905-April 23, 1986) having been responsible for the musical compositions to the lyrics by Isidore Hochberg ka Edgar Yipsel Harburg (April 8, 1896-March 4, 1981).
Additionally, Frances Ethel Gumm ka Judy Garland (June 10, 1922-June 22, 1969) received special recognition through the Academy Juvenile Award. Judy had been 16 years old during the filming.
Two out of six nominations and one special award are the total number of Academy Awards won by "The Wizard of Oz."
Specifically, child actress Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969) received a special Academy Juvenile Award for her performances in "The Wizard of Oz" and "Babes in Arms." Additionally, two out of six regular nominations were won: Best Score for "Over the Rainbow" by E.Y. Harburg (April 8, 1896 - March 5, 1981) and Harold Arlen (February 15, 1905 - April 23, 1986) and Best Music Original Score by composer Herbert Stothart (September 11, 1885 - February 1, 1949).
Six (6) is the total numbers of Oscars for which the beloved 1939 movie classic "The Wizard of Oz" was nominated.
Specifically, the film was nominated for the following Oscars:
Best art direction, which was awarded for "Gone with the Wind";
Best cinematography, which was awarded for the black-and-white "Gunga Din" and the color "Gone with the Wind";
Best effects, which was awarded for "The Rains Came";
Best picture, which was awarded to "Gone with the Wind."
It also was nominated for best original music score and for best original song, both of which it did win. Additionally, child actress Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969) received a special juvenile award for her skilled acting, dancing and singing in "The Wizard of Oz" as well as for "Babe in Arms."
"The Wizard of Oz" (1939) won two OSCARS. Best Music, Original Score for Herbert Stothart. Best Music, Original Song for "Over the Rainbow", Harold Arlen-music, E.Y. Harburg-lyrics.
It was nominated for six and won two, three if you include the special juvenile Oscar awarded to Judy Garland.
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