Dumbo
A short, sweet, and sometimes sad animated classic that balances playful comedy with genuine heart and a touch of surreal fantasy.
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The Wizard of Oz
A Technicolor dream that sweeps you from dusty Kansas into a land of song, wonder, and a few delicious shivers.
About 1939 film based on the book by L. Frank Baum
Genres drama, fantasy, adventure, musical, family, cinematic fairy tale
Directed by Victor Fleming, King Vidor
Written by L. Frank Baum, Ogden Nash, George Seaton, Jack Haley
Starring Judy Garland, Billie Burke, Frank Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, Adriana Caselotti, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr
Music Harold Arlen
Runtime 98 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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