Was the Wizard of Oz a financial success?

Was the Wizard of Oz a financial success?

The Wizard of Oz, American musical film, released in 1939, that was based on the book of the same name by L. Frank Baum. Though not an immediate financial or critical success, it became one of the most enduring family films of all time.

How much did the Wizard of Oz make in today's money?

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office	$34,685,891	Details
International Box Office	$263,591	Details
Worldwide Box Office	$34,949,482
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Who was the highest paid actor in the Wizard of Oz?

As the story goes, "For the movie 'The Wizard of Oz,' Judy Garland was paid $35 a week while Toto received $125 a week."

Why is the Wizard of Oz a banned book?

Frank Baum. Frank L. Baum's classic story about a girl and her friends traveling through the mystical land of Oz came under fire in Detroit, where it was banned from the libraries for having "no value" for children and supporting "negativism."

How much did the Munchkins get paid?

Stephen Cox, author of The Munchkins of Oz, wrote in his 1989 book that in 1938, the Munchkins were paid US$50 per week, about US$9. Meanwhile, Toto and her trainer earned US$125 per week, which would now equate to about US$2,100 per week. The Munchkin cast never even saw their names in the credits.

How much did the witch make in The Wizard of Oz?

And she appeared with Clara Blandick in three films from 19. In the finished film, Hamilton's Wicked Witch has twelve minutes of screen time. Hamilton worked on the production for four months, and earned precisely $18,541.68.

What happened to Toto the dog?

Terry died at age 11 in Hollywood on Septem, and was buried at Spitz's ranch in Studio City, Los Angeles. The grave was destroyed during the construction of the Ventura Freeway in 1958.

Is everyone from The Wizard of Oz dead?

Since 2018, news spread that Glass may have been the last surviving cast member of “The Wizard of Oz” following the death of Jerry Maren, one of the three munchkins. It has been confirmed by Tammone that Glass was not the last surviving cast member, yet she is one of the last.

How many Totos were in The Wizard of Oz?

She attended the premiere of The Wizard of Oz at Grauman's Chinese Theater; because of the popularity of the film, her name was changed to Toto in 1942. She had 16 total film appearances, three of which were playing in theaters at the same time in the fall of 1939: The Wizard of Oz, The Women, and Bad Little Angel.

Why is Green Eggs and Ham a banned book?

Like many parents I spent several years reading Dr Seuss books to my kids to the point where I can still recite pages of Green Eggs and Ham by heart. Now, the Dr Seuss company has decided it will no longer publish a small number of their books because they contain outdated racial stereotypes.

How much money did The Wizard of Oz make?

• There were two major releases on the per theater chart with Enough Said pulling in an average of $58,200 in four theaters, while it has made $287,000 from Wednesday through Sunday. The only other film in the $10,000 club was Rush with an average of $37,458 in five theaters.

How much did Judy Garland make in The Wizard of Oz?

• Judy Garland made only $500 a week for her role in The Wizard of Oz, while the film has collected over 25 Million Dollars worldwide since its modest release. This discrepancy is significant, but so are some others worth noting.

How many versions of The Wizard of Oz are there?

• There are many variations of the Wizard of Oz book. Below you will find a description and a photos of common collectible versions including two later reprints from Books of Wonder and Easton Press. 1.1st edition, published by Geo. Hill. 24 color plates. 2 states/printing in B and C binding. Printed in 1899-1900. 2 Second edition first state.

Why was The Wizard of Oz released on digital?

• “Seeing a flawless digital presentation of a beloved film offers a new level of appreciation for the magic of the movies and allows the opportunity to share that special experience with a new generation of fans.”