August 15, 1939: The Wizard of Oz Premieres in Hollywood On this day in 1939, The Wizard of Oz was shown in Hollywood for the first time at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. The popular American musical fantasy film stars Judy Garland, who was 17 at the time of the film’s release, as Dorothy Gale. After her role in The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland went on to become one of the greatest entertainers of her time. Follow the American icon’s life and career with this timeline from American Masters.
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August 15, 1939: The Wizard of Oz Premieres in Hollywood

On this day in 1939, The Wizard of Oz was shown in Hollywood for the first time at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. The popular American musical fantasy film stars Judy Garland, who was 17 at the time of the film’s release, as Dorothy Gale.

After her role in The Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland went on to become one of the greatest entertainers of her time. Follow the American icon’s life and career with this timeline from American Masters.

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NOVEMBER 18: MICKEY MOUSE (WITH SOUND!) DEBUT, 1928 On this day in 1928, Steamboat Willie, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon to use synchronized sound, premiered in New York City. In this short interview from American Masters’ “The Brothers Warner,” the late Roy Disney Jr. explains how the first talkie, The Jazz Singer, inspired his uncle Walt to begin a secret project to bring sound to the cartoon.
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NOVEMBER 18: MICKEY MOUSE (WITH SOUND!) DEBUT, 1928

On this day in 1928, Steamboat Willie, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon to use synchronized sound, premiered in New York City.

In this short interview from American Masters’ “The Brothers Warner,” the late Roy Disney Jr. explains how the first talkie, The Jazz Singer, inspired his uncle Walt to begin a secret project to bring sound to the cartoon.

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