The Most Costly Box Office Disasters Which Ruined Careers and Cost Hollywood Multiple Fortunes

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

You might not believe it, but the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz, was originally an absolute flop. The people at MGM could not understand why their cinematic fairytale was so poorly received, resulting in losses of $1.1 million. When adjusted for inflation, this figure comes to around $15 million. A decade later the movie made a comeback, however, securing its place in the Hollywood hall of fame. Then, in 1956, it was rereleased once more, becoming even more popular.

The Wizard Of Oz