When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep, Dorothy takes her dog Toto, to run away. A cyclone appears and carries her to the magical land of Oz. Wishing to return, she begins to travel to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them, before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.
The best musical I've ever seen with great performances by the entire cast (my favorite was Margaret Hamilton as Miss Gulch & the Wicked Witch of the West). I'm still fascinated by the costumes, makeup, and sets for the time the movie was made (1939). Looks like I'll be $40+ short now because I'm gonna get the 3-disc DVD
