The Wizard of Oz premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California, in 1939.
The Wizard of Oz premiered on this day, August 15, 1939, at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. The most famous version is Judy Garland's 1939 version. It used cutting-edge special effects and Technicolor at the time. The film made $3 million in profits, which equates to $47.5 million today, and it is still highly regarded by critics.
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