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What Oscars did The Wizard of Oz win?

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The beloved 1939 film version of "The Wizard of Oz" received Academy Award nominations in six categories. It was nominated as best picture; and for best art/set direction, best cinematography, best musical scoring, best song, and best special effects.

The film received the Oscar in two of the standard categories. One was for best musical scoring, with Herbert Stothart (September 11, 1885-February 1, 1949) having been responsible for the background music. The other was for best song, with Chaim Arlook ka Harold Arlen (February 15, 1905-April 23, 1986) having been responsible for the musical compositions to the lyrics by Isidore Hochberg ka Edgar Yipsel Harburg (April 8, 1896-March 4, 1981).

Additionally, Frances Ethel Gumm ka Judy Garland (June 10, 1922-June 22, 1969) received special recognition through the Academy Juvenile Award. Judy had been 16 years old during the filming.
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