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Hallmark Goes to the Movies

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Since the mid-1990s, Hallmark has produced Christmas ornaments that pay tribute to Hollywood movies. Movie lovers can relive moments from their favorite films with ornaments depicting memorable characters or scenes. This expert set looks at some of the movies celebrated by Hallmark. Each description begins with a famous quote from the film. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

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Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Off to See the Wizard!" Christmas Ornament, 2005

Christmas tree ornament

"Follow the yellow brick road."
The film The Wizard of Oz, based on a book by L. Frank Baum, premiered in 1939. It tells the story of Dorothy, a girl from Kansas lost over the rainbow in the land of Oz. With the help of three friends, her dog Toto, and a good witch, she finally realizes there's no place like home. The film became a beloved classic after it began appearing annually on television beginning in 1956.