The Wizard Of Oz Returns to Arena Theater • November 28

     On Monday, November 28, Arena Theater Film Club offers us a chance to re-enjoy one of the greatest films of all time. "The Wizard Of Oz", the 1939 classic starring Judy Garland hits the big screen at 7:00pm. Directed by Victor Fleming, and rated G (then and now), it's a guarantee that escaping to the land of Oz is the thing to do, at least for the running time of 112 minutes.

     "The Wizard of Oz " stars Judy Garland, Roy Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Margaret Hamilton, and Frank Morgan. This family classic is everybody's cherished favorite, perennial fantasy film musical from the golden years of MGM. And the color is glorious.

     In this classic musical fantasy, Judy Garland stars as Dorothy Gale, a young Kansas farm girl who dreams of a land "somewhere over the rainbow." Dorothy's dream comes true when she, her dog Toto, and her family's house are transported by a tornado to a bright and magical world unlike anything she has seen before. Unfortunately, she makes a mortal enemy of a wicked witch when the house falls on the hag's sister. Now, befriended by a scarecrow without a brain, a tin man with no heart and a cowardly lion, she's protected "only" by a pair of enchanted ruby slippers.

Dorothy sets off along a yellow brick road for the Emerald City to beseech the all-powerful Wizard of Oz for his help to return home.

     Winner of Academy Awards for the classic song, "Over The Rainbow" and for "Best Score," the family classic also received an Oscar nomination for "Best Picture." A special Oscar for "the best juvenile performer of the year" was awarded to Judy Garland.

     The Film Club screens movies on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month and a six-month, 12-movie season ticket is just $60 see every film at big savings and support the film club. Visit arenatheaterfilmclub.org or send your check for $60 to Arena Theater Film Club, P.O. Box 611, Pt. Arena, 95445.