Wizard of Oz Fact #122: The Film's Cultural Impact
The 1939 film became the highest-grossing film of its time and has been re-released in theaters multiple times, making more money than almost any other classic film. It fundamentally changed how fantasy films were made and what audiences expected from the genre.
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Source: The Wizard of Oz Box Office