March 19, 1970

The Wizard Of Oz (1939) *****

One of the most popular screen musicals of all time, a perennial favorite and a holiday classic. It stars Judy Garland as Dorothy, with Ray Bolger, Jack Haley and Bert Lahr as her three companions. Its musical numbers are perfectly integrated into the plot. Songs:

"Over The Rainbow" ***
"Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are" *
"It Really Was No Miracle" **
"Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" **
"We Welcome You To Munchkinland" *
"Follow The Yellow Brick Road" **
"We're Off To See The Wizard" ***
"If I Only Had A Brain (A Heart, The Nerve)" ***
"The Merry Old Land Of Oz" **
"If I Were King Of The Forest" *