The Top Classic Movies From The Last Century

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The Wizard of Oz is one of the most iconic films of all time. Even though it's over 80 years old, it still influences audiences everywhere. The story was inspired by a book of the same name where a young girl accidentally ends up traveling to the land of Oz. 

The most iconic part of this film was that it transitioned from sepia-toned to color, which was a first for audiences at the time. The film is still aired on television and the story is still popular to recreate on stage.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.