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Dorothy & Toto, Scarlett & Rhett, and Kodak too
When Warner Brothers Studios wanted to digitize these films they contacted the George Eastman House International Museum of Film & Photography in Rochester, New York. The Eastman House is the steward for the original camera negatives for the Warner Bros. film library. This is the film that was in the camera when Judy Garland was clicking her heels as Dorothy and Vivien Leigh was vowing never to go hungry again as Scarlett O'Hara.
Both of these were shot 70 years ago using Kodak film. Most features in Hollywood still originate on film, the most venerable capture medium to date and only proven archival medium.
These classics have stood the test of time because they have been stored in pristine conditions on 35mm film which is the only proven archival medium. Our motion picture film business continues to thrive as the medium of choice for directors and other industry creatives telling stories that entertain, educate, and elicit our emotions. The Eastman House keeps this, and other cinema classics, in a 40-degree vault to ensure that future generations can enjoy these films. It is a bit chilly in the vault but there is indeed, "no place like home" for these films.
Comments
Posted By: Dan (6/7/2009)
Comment: That's because film lasts longer then digital media
Posted By: Paul M (5/21/2009)
Comment: "The Wizard of OZ" is one of the first movie memories I have. Along with "Pinochio" and "The Day the Earth Stood Still". I can still remember how scary this movie was to a 5 year old and yet I still enjoy viewing it today.
Posted By: Jim T. (5/17/2009)
Comment: I agree with Jo Ann those monkeys freak me out too, but I always wanted to be a lolly pop kid.
Posted By: Jo Ann (5/14/2009)
Comment: Those flying monkeys still freak me out!
Posted By: Ann Turner (5/14/2009)
Comment: I recently saw The Wizard of Oz on the big screen at the Eastman Theatre and was amazed how much detail I could see that I didn't remember from all my years of watching it on TV.
Posted By: Heulwen Bloom (5/14/2009)
Comment: The words "you need to be kissed by someone who knows how to kiss","frankly my dear I dont give a damm" and "I'll go home to Tara because tomorrows another day" I will get GWTH when it comes out as I already have it on VHS and Cd
Posted By: Atlanta Private Investigator (5/14/2009)
Comment: These are truly timeless classics.
Posted By: Pamela (5/14/2009)
Comment: Think about how magical film is..... reading the words " this is the film that was in the camera when Judy Garland was clicking her heels....." gave me the chills.....film is truly magical as is Kodak!!!!