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Meinhardt Frank Raabe (/ ˈ m aɪ n ˌ h ɑːr t ˈ r ɑː b i /; September 2, 1915 – April 9, 2010) was an American actor. [1] [2] He was one of the last surviving Munchkin-actors in The Wizard of Oz, and was also the last surviving cast member with any dialogue in the film.
The film version of "Over the Rainbow" was unavailable to the public until the soundtrack was released by MGM in 1956 to coincide with the television premiere of The Wizard of Oz. [10] The soundtrack version has been re-released several times over the years, including a deluxe edition by Rhino in 1995. [11]
On the film review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, The Wizard of Oz has a 98% rating based on 169 reviews, with an average score of 9.4/10. Its critical consensus reads, "An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old."
'The Wizard of Oz' Though most people say 'Looks like we're not in Kansas anymore,' or 'Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore,' those quotes aren't quite right. Dorothy actually says 'Toto ...
Eighty-five years ago, The Wizard of Oz arrived in cinemas and forever changed the art form. Based on L. Frank Baum's novel, the beloved film follows Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) and her cast of ...
Publicity still showing music for The Wizard of Oz being recorded — ironically, for a deleted scene, the "Triumphant Return". The songs from the 1939 musical fantasy film The Wizard of Oz have taken their place among the most famous and instantly recognizable American songs of all time, and the film's principal song, "Over the Rainbow", is perhaps the most famous song ever written for a film.
If I Only Had a Brain" (also "If I Only Had a Heart" and "If I Only Had the Nerve") is a song by Harold Arlen (music) and Yip Harburg (lyrics). The song is sung in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz by the character Scarecrow, played by Ray Bolger, when he meets Dorothy, played by Judy Garland. The characters pine about what each wants from the Wizard.
Well, Wizard of Oz fans may notice a familiar musical motif, written by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, used in the Golden Age film that plays in the background during the first few moments of Wicked.