The Premiere of the Wizard of Oz
History Daily15 Aug 2025

The Premiere of the Wizard of Oz

August 15, 1939. After its production was plagued by controversy and accidents, ambitious MGM film The Wizard of Oz premieres in Los Angeles.


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