The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Dorothy is coming!
Prior to our nitrate screening of THE WIZARD OF OZ (Victor Fleming, US 1939, 102 min., 35mm nitrate) on Saturday, December 30, nationally renowned Judy Garland as Dorothy impressionist Elaine Horn will appear to interact with children and fans, and be available for photo opportunities with her traveling Oz backdrop. Doors will open at 6pm to accommodate the lines - check in with your tickets at the Tischer Visitor Center to receive your rainbow bracelet.
Miss Horn is also a junior historian and will come to the Dryden stage after the film to regale the audience with tales from the WIZARD OF OZ set, as well as Miss Horn's own work with the munchkins.
Bring your cameras, dress up if you'd like, but make sure to get your tickets now to be guaranteed a seat!
If ever a film was meant to be seen on the big screen, this is it. Now a cultural classic, this adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s novel was one of the first films to be named to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Judy Garland gives an endearing performance as the young Dorothy Gale, who is swept away by a tornado to the Land of Oz. A triumph of costumes, makeup, and set design, and featuring Harold Arlen’s Oscar-winning song “Over the Rainbow,” this film captures the fear, imagination, and wonder of childhood in fantastic Technicolor. Projected in the same 35mm nitrate print that was such a hit at this year’s Nitrate Picture Show, this is a once (or twice!) in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed.
General Admission: $20, Member Admission: $15, Student Admission: $15.
Take-10 passes and Admit-1’s not accepted for this screening.