Wizard of Oz, The Movie Cover

Wizard of Oz, The

G, 1939, MGM

Director:

Victor Fleming

Starring:

Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Ray Bolger, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton

Plot:

Based on the popular L. Frank Baum novel, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end up in the land of Oz. Here she encounters some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage.

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Dorothy dreams of trouble-free place "Over the Rainbow"

Themes: Encouragement, God's Plan, Heaven, Peace, Problems, Spiritual Realm, Worry

2

Malicious woman takes Dorothy's dog

Themes: Abuse of Power, Bitterness, Controlling the Tongue, Meanness, Threaten, Unforgiving, Vengeance

3

Kindly fortune-teller tricks runaway into returning home

Themes: Deception, Escape, Fortune-telling, Fraud, Good Intentions, Guidance, Gullible, Spiritual Realm

4

Munchkins celebrate death of wicked witch

Themes: Celebration, Freedom, Gratitude, Heroes, Joy, Salvation, Victory

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Dorthy to follow Yellow Brick Road for help

Themes: Armor of God, Christian Walk, God's Word, Guidance, Seek, Spiritual Warfare

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Lion bullies others to conceal cowardice

Themes: Bullying, Compassion, Courage, Coward, Fear, Forgiveness, Insecurity, Loving Enemies, Outward Appearance, Self-Esteem

9

Cowardly lion praises courage

Themes: Courage, Boldness, Bravery, Fear

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Powerful Wizard treats visitors with disdain

Themes: God's Character, God's Love, God's Perspective, Identity in Christ, Intimidation, Prayer

12

Cowardly lion ignores fear to save friend

Themes: Bravery, Courage, Fear, Friendship, Overcoming Challenges, Sacrifice

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Powerful Wizard exposed as fraud

Themes: Deception, Fake, Fraud, God's Character, God's Existence, Power, Promises, Truth

15

Dorothy learns there's no place like home

Themes: Angels, Contentment, Family, Fulfillment, Learning, Overcoming Challenges, Self-Realizations

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