The Wizard of Oz
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The Wizard of Oz is a public domain franchise based on the many "Oz" novels of L. Frank Baum. The most recognizable OZ media is likely the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film starring Judy Garland.


Trivia

  • The 1939 film was initially a box office failure, only achieving mass popularity through TV rebroadcasts.
  • The first Oz novel became public domain in 1954, and today all the novels are public domain in the United States.