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    Happy 71st Anniversary, Wizard of Oz!

    Today's the 71st anniversary of MGM's famous film, The Wizard of Oz. In honor of the event, here's some short films that explain the casting of the major characters. Did you know they originally wanted Shirley Temple to play Dorothy?

    • 1. Dorothy

    • 2. Scarecrow

    • 3. Tin Man

    • 4. Cowardly Lion

    • 5. Glinda

    • 6. The Wicked Witch of the West

    • 7. The Wizard of Oz