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The Wizard of Oz
Members of the cast and crew remember one of the most popular Hollywood musicals of all time.
In August 1939, one of the most popular musicals of all time had its premiere in Hollywood. Featuring the young Judy Garland, the Wizard of Oz brought to life a well-known American fairytale. It made Garland a star for the rest of her troubled life. Witness brings together BBC archive recordings of members of the film's cast and crew.
Picture: Judy Garland, Credit: Associated Press/Warner Bros.
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Sun 17 Aug 201409:50GMT
BBC World Service Online
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- Wed 13 Aug 201407:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Sun 17 Aug 201409:50GMTBBC World Service Online
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Witness History
The story of our times, told by the people who were there
