The Wizard of Oz Grauman's Chinese Theater premier program. ...

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The Wizard of Oz Grauman's Chinese Theater premier program. The Wizard of Oz Grauman's Chinese Theater premier program. (MGM, 1939) 10 x 13.75 in. original vintage program from the premiere of The Wizard of Oz at the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The 3-page color printed program features the image of "Dorothy Gale" (Judy Garland) and castmates (Toto too) arms linked under a banner, "The Wizard Of Oz Comes to Life" surrounded by scenes from the fantasy film. Bottom border of the cover reads, "Program. Grauman's Chinese Theater Tuesday Evening, August Fifteenth, Nineteen Hundred And Thirty Nine". The program contains, "Foreword", production and cast credits, "Facts from the World of Fancy" and "The Wizard Returns to His Hollywood home. Contents highlight the origins of Frank L. Baum's whimsical book and the evolution of the story to film. The program has a loose vellum cover that exhibits some age and wear while having preserved the program itself in nearly fine condition.

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