THE WIZARD OF OZ

Half Sheet (22" x 28"); Style A
Very Fine+ Rolled
MGM, R-1955

This fantasy film was not well received in its original release. This was the third domestic release for the film, and these posters are considered as pleasing, if not more so, than the 1949 rerelease.

There is only minor tanning on the edge and some minor edge wear on this 1955 rerelease.

MGM produced this musical fantasy film at an estimated expense of $2,700,000 in 1939 depression era dollars but only earned the studio just over $3 million in return despite positive reviews. A small return in the day. The 1956 television revival, which would become an annual tradition, has made this film one of the most loved and remembered in history. Starring a 16-year-old Judy Garland and a brilliant supporting cast, the film is one of the most collected titles in the poster hobby.

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