‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939): Why It’s the Most Watched Movie Ever

‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939): Why It’s the Most Watched Movie Ever
Lobby card from the original 1939 release of "The Wizard of Oz" featuring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley and Bert Lahr. Public Domain
Tiffany Brannan
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It’s hard to think of many old movies which are familiar to most younger people these days. However, one film from the Golden Era of Hollywood that almost anyone will recognize by name is “The Wizard of Oz.” Not every young person is well acquainted with it, and I daresay many people don’t know it was released as long ago as 1939. Nevertheless, it’s estimated to be the most-watched film of all time.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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