Why is the Wizard of Oz so famous?

Answer 1

That it is a successful adaptation of a children's story, that it is a successful musical comedy and that it is a successful pioneer in color and special effects are reasons why "The Wizard of Oz" is considered a classic in film history.

Specifically, MGM Studios proved with the beloved 1939 film version of the first American fairy tale that children's stories can delight audiences and make money. They set a standard in artistry with their mix of sepia and Technicolor. They also set a standard in special effects that holds its own even today.

Answer 2

That it is a successful adaptation of a memorable, popular children's story; that it is a successful elaboration of an upbeat plot about endearing characters; that it is a musical comedy; and that it is a successful pioneer in color and special effectsare reasons why "The Wizard of Oz" is so memorable and popular.

Specifically, MGM Studios proved with the beloved 1939 film version of the first American fairy tale that children's stories can delight audiences and make money. They set a standard in artistry with their mix of sepia and Technicolor. They also set a standard in characterization and plot with the endearing five traveling companions and their tugs-of-war with the Fighting Trees, the Wicked Witch of the West, and the Wizard. Additionally, they set a standard in special effects that holds its own even today.

Answer 3

That it represented the successful adaptation of a beloved children's story to the stage and that it involved special effects are reasons why "The Wizard of Oz" is important to the history of theater.

Specifically, author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919) adapted his own children's story, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," to the stage. His first adaptation, in 1902-1903, met with enthusiastic audiences, rave reviews and solid profits. It proved that America's first fairy tale could be a profitable venture on the stage. It also validated the use of state-of-the-art special effects and technology of the times.