Since its 1939 release, The Wizard of Oz has marked pop culture in more ways than one. We're talking those ruby red slippers, Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow," the phrase "We're not in Kansas anymore" — you get the picture. If this has you feeling nostalgic, simply follow the yellow brick road ... err the arrow ... for some photos of the set, cast, and promotion of the film.
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1938: An adaption to film
The 1900 children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, was optioned as a movie in the '30s. And the rest, as they, is history.
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1938: Making the movie
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) won the film rights to the popular book and soon after set out to create the magical fantasy world of Oz. Photographed here are some of the high level executives at the studio, including Mervyn LeRoy (center).
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1938: The coveted roles
A line extends around the block of MGM Studio's casting office during an open casting call.
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1938: Finding Dorothy
Although MGM producers first approached Shirley Temple and Deanna Durbin about playing the part of Dorothy Gale, the studio ultimately casted 16-year-old Judy Garland.
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1938: Creating a technicolor world
Director Victor Fleming and MGM producer Mervyn Leroy strategize about sets with the film's set designers. The studio spent a great deal on creating the fantasy world, with production and promotion budgets estimated at $4 million in 1939 (approximately $72 million today).
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1938: Another project for Judy
The film's young star was busy while working on the film—the actress opened her first flower shop in 1938, Judy Garland Flowers Inc. She's seen pinning a corsage on the lapel of MGM executive, George Sidney, at her shop here.
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1939: Becoming Dorothy
The studio originally saw Dorothy with blonde hair and tried to outfit Garland with a wig. But they ended up sticking with her natural brown hair color for the role — and we can't imagine it any different!
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1939: Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion
After casting Dorothy, the next step was filling out the parts of her misfit friends, such as the Cowardly Lion — MGM chose actor Bert Lahr.
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1939: Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow
With his makeup and costume, you can hardly recognize Ray Bolger as the scarecrow.
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1939: Jack Haley as the Tin Man
The Tin Man, who has no heart, was played by Jack Haley — although he didn't always have the role. Originally, the part belonged to Buddy Ebsen, but the actor had to drop out of the production after aluminum from the makeup hospitalized him. He didn't recover quickly enough to play the part, so Jack took over.
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1939: Toto
What would The Wizard of Oz be without Dorothy's little dog? Her sidekick, Toto, was played by Terry, a female Cairn Terrier who appeared in numerous films during her lifetime.
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1939: A cast sing-along
The film, which won Best Original Score and Best Original Song at the 1940 Academy Awards, produced some of the most classic songs to this day, including "Somewhere over the rainbow." Here, in 1939, the cast is seen singing various tunes from the movie for NBC radio.
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1939: The cast all together
The actors who played the film's main characters, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Wizard, and the Cowardly Lion, all pose together in costume for a promotional shoot for the film.
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1939: Judy taking a break
While filming in Los Angeles, the young actress is seen polishing her new car.
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1939: The gingham dress
In the 1939 film, Dorothy wore the now-iconic gingham dress, which was chosen to attempt to make her look younger.
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1939: 'The Wizard of Oz' Premieres
The movie premiered in 1939 and was the most expensive production from the studio at the time — largely due to production and promotion costs.
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1939: At the premiere
Renowned American director Orson Welles and actress Linda Winters attend the opening night premiere of The Wizard of Oz in 1939.
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1939: Lines around the block
Although the film failed to make a profit following its original release, crowds extended down the block as people flocked to see the anticipated film. The movie became lucrative after its 1946 rerelease and is considered one of the most watched films to this day.
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1939: We're not in Kansas anymore
There's no place like home, and if you're from Kansas you've probably heard that a lot. In the film, Dorothy, who becomes swept into the magical world from a tornado, journeys to Emerald City so she can return to her farm in Kansas — seen here.
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1939: Toto on set
Judy, alongside Clara Blandick and Margaret Hamilton, shoots one of the early scenes of the film, when Dorothy's aunt tries to give away Toto.
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1939: A technicolor masterpiece
Although it wasn't the first film to be made in color, the studio marketed their "technicolor triumph," in which the details of the elaborate set design came to life.
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1939: A field of poppies
The field of poppy flowers that Dorothy is found sleeping in has become a symbol in pop culture, as they're seen as a direct reference to opium use.
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1939: Welcome to Munchkin Land
As Dorothy arrives in Munchkin Land, she's greeted by its residents with a now-famous song. Here is a photo of the actors filming that scene on set.
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1939: The Lollipop Guild
Judy accepts a giant lollipop from the actors portraying the residents of Munchkin Land in a scene where she's welcomed to the city.
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1939: Glenda the Good Witch
Actress Billie Burke played the part of Glinda the Good Witch from the North, who arrives after the Witch of the East is killed, to help Dorothy on her journey.
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1939: Dorothy's ruby slippers
Glinda transforms Dorothy's shoes into her famous ruby slippers. The shoes have become iconic since then and are the most valuable memorabilia from the film. Designed by MGM's costume designer, Gilbert Adrian, it is unsure how many pairs exist. Producer Mervyn LeRoy claimed there were 10 pairs made, but only four have been tracked down.
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1939: The Wicked Witch of the West
The film's villain, the Wicked Witch of the West, was portrayed by Margaret Hamilton. The actress also plays Ms. Gulch, the woman coming to take Toto away, in the beginning of the film.
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1939: The flying monkeys
Something everyone remembers from The Wizard of Oz are the Wicked Witch's flying monkeys. The lead monkey was played by Patrick Walsh, who specialized in animal impersonation.
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1939: Life as the Tin Man
The Tin Man receives some oil from Dorothy as he tenses up on their journey.
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1939: Straw for brains
American actor, Ray Bolger, was known for his dancing skills and primarily starred on Broadway throughout the '30s, which is evident in this deleted scene from the film.
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