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What was Judy Garland's role in The Wizard of Oz?
Judy Garland played the main protagonist, Dorothy.
Did Judy Garland sing any songs?
Judy Garland sang the song with which she would afterward be constantly identified, Over the Rainbow.
What was The Wizard of Oz based on?
The Wizard of Oz was based on the 1900 children's book by L. Frank Baum.

Question: How long did it take to complete the movie?
Self-contained rewrite: How long did it take to complete the Wizard of Oz?