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It is unknown whether or not the character of Dorothy is based on L Frank Baum's niece.

Specifically, Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) never gave any verbal or written explanation about names or characters in the Oz series. But the entire family grieved the Dorothy Louise Gage's tragic death. So it would be entirely possible that the character of Dorothy Gale was intended to memorialize the young girl for all time in a children's book with universal appeal.

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No. The movie was made in 1939 by MGM. It is based on a book by Frank L. Baum (released in 1900).


Who played the title character in 1939's The Wizard of Oz?

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Is Dorothy the main character in The Wizard of Oz?

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What happens when Dorothy tries to see the Wizard in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

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What did Frank do in the Wizard of Oz?

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