Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Weren’t Always Red<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the key features of Dorthy’s outfit in The Wizard of Oz<\/em> is her ruby slippers. These magical slippers are an essential addition to the story, and have gone down in history as some of the most famous movie props of all time. But did you know that these ruby slippers weren’t actually supposed to be red high heels? In the book, they were written as actual silver slippers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Andy Kropa \/ Contributor<\/a> The Tin Man offered oodles of comic relief in The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, and most fans loved watching him in this classic movie. However, some struggle to watch it back, knowing that actor Jack Haley wasn’t the first actor to take on this role. Buddy Ebsen had originally agreed to become the Tin Man for the classic movie, and even filmed many of his scenes before he had to go in for emergency surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/John Springer Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n But what happened? Well, the costume department decided to use aluminum dust to make the Tin Man look more realistic. This dust then coated his lungs and stopped his blood from being oxygenated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although many people would say that Judy Garland helped to make\u00a0The Wizard of Oz<\/em>\u00a0a success, there was once a time when she wasn’t going to play Dorothy. Instead, they wanted child star Shirley Temple to take on the role. At 11 years old, she was closer to the age of Dorothy, and she had a proven track record of winning over the audience at home and making them fall in love with her.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/De Carvalho Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shirley was equally as excited about taking on the role of Dorothy and working with Fox, but when MGM took over the production they decided to go with their actress, Judy Garland<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although The Wizard of Oz<\/em> wasn’t the first technicolor film to ever be released, it was the first non-animated film to ever be released. At the time, it was still a relatively unknown feature within the movie industry, and it required a lot of time, effort, and money to bring this color action to life. In fact, there were only a few cinematographers in the industry who knew how to work with this new invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Silver Screen Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As technology was still advancing at the time, the only way to bring off such vibrant colors was to make the studio as bright as possible – and this made the studio so hot that the actors were often soaked in sweat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, The Wizard of Oz<\/em> is considered a classic movie that everyone should see at least once in their lives. It won countless awards, it’s become a cult classic, and it’s known for changing the face of Hollywood forever. But did you know that The Wizard of Oz<\/em> wasn’t originally successful? As the movie was released during the Great Depression, it was released during a time when most people didn’t have the money to go to the movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Getty Images \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of this, it didn’t really gain the fame and fortune it deserved until it was released on TV during the 1950s. When it was released to the masses, everyone saw it for the epic movie it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bert Lahr was the best and worst choice to play the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz<\/em>. On the plus side, this comedic actor ad-libbed many of his famous lines for this classic movie and impressed everyone with his on-the-spot creativity. However, this came at a cost, as many of his fellow actors found him so funny they couldn’t help but burst out laughing. This is particularly impressive, as Bert was very uncomfortable on set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Bettmann \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s because his Cowardly Lion costume was actually made from real lion fur, which was extremely hot and uncomfortable under the boiling studio lights. Most days, he was covered in sweat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When making The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, MGM called upon some of their best and favorite actors to star in the movie. Frank Morgan was one of those actors, and the studio loved him so much that they decided his role as the Wizard just wasn’t enough for them. So, they asked him whether he would be willing to play more than one character – and he gladly accepted the roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Hulton Archive \/ Stringer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the end, Frank played five different characters: The Wizard, Professor Marvel, The Gatekeeper, The Carriage Driver, and The Guard. None of these secondary characters were as big as the Wizard, but that’s still pretty impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Wizard of Oz<\/em> wouldn’t have been the same without Margaret Hamilton. This actress took on the role of the Wicked Witch, and she’s gone down in history as one of the most incredible characters Hollywood has ever seen. And while Margaret enjoyed this role, there’s no doubt about the fact that she struggled with certain aspects of filming. She was even permanently injured on the set of this classic movie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Silver Screen Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For starters, her hands and face were burned when the production team tried to use fire as a special effect. She was hospitalized for two weeks, and had lasting scars for the rest of her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While many people see The Wizard of Oz<\/em> as a fantasy musical to put a smile on your face, it’s fair to say that L. Frank Baum never intended his book to be seen that way. He wrote the book to promote feminism and prove to women that they could be strong and independent and fight back against evil, but many of these feminist themes were written out when it was turned into a screenplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Silver Screen Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nevertheless, The Wizard of Oz<\/em> became L.Frank Baum’s most famous piece of work. And while he wrote many other books an poems, none of them ever came close to the popularity of The Wizard of Oz.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ray Bolger landed the role of a lifetime when he was cast as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz<\/em>. Getting into character wasn’t as easy as it may seem, though. To make him look more like a scarecrow, the costume and makeup departments covered him in itchy clothes, prosthetics, and a huge amount of makeup. However, he didn’t react well to this makeup, and it permanently scarred his face as a result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/MGM Studios \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Ray hoped that the marks would eventually go away, they stuck around for much of his life. However, these marks did start to fade as the years went by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While a lot of thought was put into making the flying monkeys as scary as possible in The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, not enough thought was put into the horses that we saw on our screens. Although MGM wanted the horses to be bright red, they opted to do this in a way that caused chaos in the studio. In fact, they covered the horses in red Jell-O and stuck red rhinestones to their hair and coat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IMDb\/The Wizard of Oz via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n While the rhinestones weren’t too much of an issue, the red Jell-O turned into a mess as the horses just wanted to lick it off their own bodies. So, getting them to stick to the program wasn’t easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although she loved to see The Wizard of Oz <\/em>become a success, Judy Garland later confessed that industry executives drugged her to ensure that she would be able to keep up with the fast pace of Hollywood. This, along with her father’s passing, meant that she struggled a lot with her mental health and with addiction. In fact, it was her addiction to barbiturates that ultimately led to her untimely death at just 47 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/R. Powell \/ Stringer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The loss of this Hollywood legend hit the industry hard and shone a spotlight on the way that studios treated their actors. Thankfully, most people now remember Judy for her successes, rather than her struggles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every movie needs a director, and the director of The Wizard of Oz <\/em>was none other than Victor Fleming. Before taking on this challenge, the Hollywood director had found success with other movies such as Bombshell, Treasure Island, <\/em>and Captains Courageous. <\/em>However, it was The Wizard of Oz<\/em> that truly thrust him into the limelight and proved that he was a serious filmmaker. But did you know that he didn’t stay for the full process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Hulton Archive \/ Stringer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Victor was on set to direct the actors, he had to leave during the production stage of the movie because he was due to start work on his next film, Gone With the Wind<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We already know that Victor Fleming had to leave the production studio before The Wizard of Oz<\/em> was actually finished, but that doesn’t mean that there wasn’t anyone in charge. He handed responsibility over to Mervyn LeRoy, who had originally signed on to be both the director and the producer. But when the director role was then given to Victor, he had to settle for just being the producer instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Archive Photos \/ Stringer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This worked in his favor when Victor had to shoot off early, though. This meant that Mervyn could step into the role he had originally been promised, and he took the opportunity in his stride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that The Wizard of Oz<\/em> movie was inspired by L. Frank Baum’s novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? And while the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Man were all works of fiction, Baum was inspired by a real person when he created the character of Dorothy. In fact, Dorothy was inspired by Baum’s niece, who sadly passed away when she was just five months old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook\/Lisa Ruble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Baum knew that he needed to have a strong emotional connection to his name, and when Dorothy passed away just as he’d finished his novel, he knew that he had to change it to honor her short life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There were a few different animals in The Wizard of Oz, <\/em>from Toto the dog, to the horses and the scary flying monkeys. But what you might not realize is that there were many other unique animals in the original book written by L. Frank Baum – but they were left out of the final screenplay, and MGM decided against having them in the movie. One of these unique animals was the fictional Kalidahs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/MGM Studios \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kalidahs had the face and the stripes of a tiger but the body of a bear, but MGM ultimately decided that this hybrid animal would be too scary for young viewers. So, they left them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, Aunt Em has a profound impact on the main character, while Uncle Henry seems to fade into the background. While this was a stark difference from the book, in which Baum made Uncle Henry a prominent character, this seemed to suit actor Charley Grapewin very well. After all, he had never wanted to be an actor and had never had any intentions of being on the big screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/MGM Studios \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n He actually started his career as a trapeze artist before he was eventually asked to appear in a few silent films. Before too long, the ball started rolling and be became a fully-fledged actor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Judy Garland was just 13 years old when she signed a multi-deal contract with MGM, and this was a huge achievement for the young actress. But by the time they actually started filming The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, she was 17 years old – which posed a problem when they wanted Dorothy to be much younger. As a result, the production team forced Judy to lose weight and worked with the costume department to alter her feminine shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Screen Archives \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To make her look more childlike, they made her way into a tight corset that left her struggling to breathe. Judy later criticized how she was treated on set but simply dealt with it at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you’re team Glinda or you’re more into the Wicked Witch of the West, there’s no doubt about the fact that these women played a huge part in The Wizard of Oz<\/em>. The actress Billie Burke had the pleasure of playing Glinda in this classic movie, and while she looked young with her fresh face and her innocent appearance, she was actually a lot older than she was supposed to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Getty Images \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Billie was 54 years old when she filmed The Wizard of Oz,<\/em> and she was supposed to be the younger sister of the Wicked Witch. However, she was actually 18 years older her on-screen sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With her pigtails, young voice, and her band of eccentric followers, many people believed the Dorthy in The Wizard of Oz<\/em> to be extremely naive and vulnerable. She became known as the innocent victim who needed the help of her friends to find the Wizard, and she became the sweet Hollywood poster girl. However, the decision to make Dorothy young and innocent wasn’t made by L. Frank Baum. In fact, Dorothy is different in the book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Silver Screen Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When writing his book, Baum wanted to make Dorothy strong, independent, and mighty. He wanted to write a character who would be a strong role model for young girls, so that’s how he wrote her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While they didn’t have any major speaking roles, the Munchkins were still a huge part of The Wizard of Oz<\/em>. They were the ones who called Munchkin Land their home, and they captivated the audience at home. The people who took on these roles weren’t completely unknown when they were given the opportunity to star in this classic movie, though. In fact, they were already known by the name of Singer’s Midgets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n IMDb\/The Wizard of Oz via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Singer’s Midgets had made a name for themselves as a traveling singing troupe, managed by Leo Singer. It was actually Singer who cast most of the characters in The Wizard of Oz<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although Auntie Em only had a small role in The Wizard of Oz, there’s no doubt that her character had a big impact on Dorothy. She was often seen as a guiding force and offered a sense of stability for the young girl. It was Clara Blandick’s job to bring this character to life, and fans could see on-screen that she was a loving and warm member of the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/MGM Studios \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Behind the scenes, however, Clara Blandick struggled with her mental health. She battled with depression for much of her life, and eventually took her own life when she was 86 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Two years before The Wizard of Oz <\/em>was released, the Disney movie Snow White <\/em>was released to equally as impressive reviews. But did you know that the character of Snow White had a secret appearance in The Wizard of Oz? <\/em>While she didn’t appear on-screen, Adriana Caselotti, who voiced the Disney princess, could be heard singing in the background while the Tin Man sings “If I Only Had a Heart.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wikimedia Commons\/SomedayMyLove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can only hear Adriana’s voice for a few seconds when she sings “Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo” in the background, but the young actress was reportedly paid $100 for this small cameo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Wizard of Oz<\/em> wouldn’t be The Wizard of Oz<\/em> without the Wizard himself, and Frank Morgan had the pleasure of playing this iconic character. Over the course of his three-decade-long career, Frank impressed MGM so much that they awarded him a lifetime contract with the studio. So, when the role of the Wizard came up, they knew that Frank was the man for the job. He lived a troubled life, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Silver Screen Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Morgan battled alcoholism throughout his career and would often turn up to set with a briefcase full of alcohol to keep him hydrated throughout the day. In the end, he passed away just before The Wizard of Oz<\/em> made its way onto the small screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For actor Ray Bolger, bagging the role of the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz<\/em> was a dream come true. Up until that point, he had made his mark on Broadway and in musical theater, but hadn’t been able to stake his claim as a respectable actor. He wanted everyone to know his name, so he couldn’t say ‘yes’ quickly enough when they offered him the part. But he was actually offered two parts in the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Smith Collection\/Gado \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n As well as taking on the role of the Scarecrow, Bolger was also offered the chance to become the character of Hunk. It was only a small secondary role, but it made a huge difference to Bolger’s fame and fortune. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you think of The Wizard of Oz, there’s a high chance that you start singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in your mind. This song is synonymous with the classic movie and was sung by Judy Garland just five minutes into the film. But did you know that the Academy Award-winning song was actually written specifically for this movie? It was, in fact, a joint effort by composer Harold Arlen and lyricist Yip Harburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Silver Screen Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When the film was released – both in theaters and on television – fans at home fell in love with Garland’s rendition of the song. It even became her signature song, and she performed it for another 30 years before her death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you watch The Wizard of Oz<\/em> back today, it’s clear to see that the movie was filmed at a time when special and visual effects were virtually nonexistent in Hollywood. But at the time, The Wizard of Oz<\/em> was trying something that very few other studios had tried to do – and their ability to pull off these special effects is what made it so revolutionary and so famous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Silver Screen Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most impressive pieces of special effects from the 1939 movie was when the Wicked Witch magically appeared out of a ball of fire. This was something that most people hadn’t seen before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1964, the world fell in love with the popular television show Gilligan’s Island<\/em>. This show allowed viewers to fall in love with the likes of Gilligan and Captain Jonas Grumby, but what you might not realize is that this show also inspired the main character in The Wizard of Oz<\/em>. In fact, the character of Dorothy was inspired by Mary Ann Summers, both in terms of her personality and her looks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Bettmann \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can see here just how alike they were. Not only did they both have pigtails and wear a gingham dress, but they were also both from the town of Winfield in Kansas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most memorable scenes in The Wizard of Oz<\/em> is when the Wicked Witch flies into the air and writes “Surrender Dorothy” with her broom. In today’s day and age, this would have been created by digital special effects – but they didn’t have those back in the day. Instead, the production team filmed this scene in real-life and used a tank full of paint, water, and milk to bring it to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/MGM Studios \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n They then used a tiny model of the Witch and attached it to a needle and thread to write the letters in the “sky.” At the time, it was incredibly clever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Wizard of Oz <\/em>wouldn’t be The Wizard of Oz <\/em>without Toto in it. Dorothy’s dog stole the hearts of audience members as they watched the small fluff ball on their screens, but behind-the-scenes, things were a little different. In fact, the male dog Toto was actually played by a female dog called Terry – and she was a trained animal actor who had mastered the art of performing on set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/MGM Studios \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the course of her life, the Cairn Terrier appeared in numerous movies, including Tortilla Flat <\/em>and Bright Eyes. <\/em>However, her work in The Wizard of Oz <\/em>put her in the realm of Hollywood animal legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As The Wizard of Oz<\/em> is such a classic movie, it should come as no surprise to learn that it has influenced many books, movies, and TV shows since its release. And while it’s normally the stories and the characters who have an impact on popular culture, it’s fair to say that the signature song from the film has also had an impact. In fact, “Over the Rainbow” even had a Cameo in the movie Selena.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Silver Screen Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the movie, which stars Jennifer Lopez, a young Selena could be seen singing to the patrons of her father’s restaurant. Her song of choice was “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the release of The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, the story has been used as inspiration for other movies and even Broadway shows. But the classic movie that we know and love wasn’t actually the first iteration of this incredible story. Before The Wizard of Oz<\/em> came into our lives, there had already been a few remakes. The first came in the form of the 1914 movie called His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/John Springer Collection \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only that, but L. Frank Baum also worked with Hollywood director Larry Semon in 1925 to bring his story to life, but it didn’t make the mark that The Wizard of Oz<\/em> did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turning a book into a screenplay isn’t an easy task, and even some of the best screenwriters in the business struggle to turn a brilliant book into an even better movie. And while you might assume that The Wizard of Oz <\/em>screenplay was written by a single person, it was a little more complicated than that. In the end, the final draft was a combination of multiple scripts written by multiple people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Kevin Winter \/ Staff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Famous writer Ogden Nash even wrote a humorous screenplay for the movie, but it was turned down by Victor Fleming and his team. Instead, he decided to merge multiple scripts from Edgar Allen Woolf, Noel Langley, and Florence Ryerson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although we already know that The Wizard of Oz<\/em> wasn’t the first movie of its kind to follow L. Frank Baum’s story, did you know that it was actually the 10th movie of its kind? Before Judy Garland stepped into the bright red shoes of Dorothy, nine other actresses had taken on the role for other projects. And what’s so amazing about this is that every iteration of this story was completely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/MGM Studios \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some were fun and humorous, others were scary and frightening, and some tried to find a balance in between. And the fact that The Wizard of O<\/em>z was the only one to make a mark makes it even more impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Judy Garland made her mark on Hollywood when she was a child, so it was strange for fans of The Wizard of Oz<\/em> to watch her grow up and have a family of her own. However, Judy struggled on a personal level and was married five times over the course of her short lifetime. From those five marriages came three children: two daughters, Liza Minelli, Lorna Luft, and a son, Joey Luft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Bettmann \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, you might already be familiar with her daughters, as both Liza and Lorna followed in their mom’s footsteps and became famous in their own right. Liza is considered to be more famous, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the course of Hollywood history, there have been many famous dogs: Lassie, Marley, Beethoven, Benji, and even Einstein from Back To The Future<\/em>. And while every famous dog has its own place in the movie world, none seem to have made such a big impact as Toto from The Wizard of Oz<\/em>. The Cairn Terrier was a wholesome addition to the movie, and it was clear to see that she was a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Herbert Dorfman \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n After Toto’s inclusion in the movie, Cairn Terriers rose in popularity, and people across the world wanted to add one to their families. Now, they’re still considered the most common terrier breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By now, you should know that The Wizard of Oz<\/em> has had a huge impact on popular culture. It’s also inspired many other books, movies, and even shows. The most famous of them all is the musical Wicked<\/em>, which has made its way across the world and been performed on some of the biggest stages around the globe. To be more specific, however, Wicked<\/em> is based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Rob Kim \/ Contributor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n But this book is also based on L. Frank Baum’s famous book. So, all of these creations are loosely based on the same story from the one and only Baum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like many of the other actors in The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, this classic movie is considered her most iconic role. But that’s not to say that Margaret Hamilton was a nobody who needed the classic movie to thrust her into the spotlight. By the time the actress was cast as the Wicked Witch, she had already starred in a whopping 25 movies and won over fans across the globe with her talent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getty Images\/Getty Images \/ Handout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout her career, she was also in the minority of actors who didn’t have a contract with a studio. So, she relied on her own talent to book these jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Wizard of Oz<\/em> thrust Judy Garland into the spotlight and proved to the world that she was a talented singer and actress, but it’s clear to see that the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. Judy’s daughter, Liza Minelli, also followed in her footsteps and is now considered to be one of the most famous women in Hollywood. In fact, some even say that she’s more famous than her mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Dorothy's](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-17.jpeg\")
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But when MGM made it their mission to create one of the best technicolor movies of all time, they decided that silver wouldn’t make the impact they wanted on screen. So, they changed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuddy Ebsen Was Supposed to Be the Tinman but the Costume Almost Killed Him<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJudy Garland Wasn’t the First Choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTechnicolor Came at a (hot) Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Lion Costume Was Made From Real Fur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrank Morgan Played 5 Different Characters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMargaret Hamilton Was Permanently Injured Due to Her Role as the Wicked Witch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt Was Originally Written as a Feminist Piece<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Scarecrow Outfit Left Permanent Scars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt’s Considered Victor Fleming’s Best Work – But He Didn’t Stay on for the Whole Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMervyn LeRoy Had to Step in to Get the Movie Finished<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDorothy Was Inspired by a Real Person<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Dorothy](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-25.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSome Animals From the Book Were Left Out Because They Were Deemed Too Scary for Audiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Some](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-21.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCharley Grapewin Never Wanted to Be an Actor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Charley](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-8.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJudy Was Forced to Lose Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Judy](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-7.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGlinda Was Older Than She Looked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Glinda](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-23.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDorothy Was Different in the Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Dorothy](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-6.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Munchkins Were Already Famous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-3.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nClara Blandick Struggled Behind the Scenes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Clara](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-11.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSnow White Made a Secret Appearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Snow](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-2.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrank Morgan Lived a Troubled Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Frank](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-31.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRay Bolger Played Two Different Roles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Ray](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-26.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n“Over the Rainbow” Was Written for the Movie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\""Over](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-32.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Special Effects Were Revolutionary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-29.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDorothy Was Inspired by Mary Ann Summers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Dorothy](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-30.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Sky Message Wasn’t as It Seemed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-13.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nToto Was a Trained Animal Actor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Toto](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-9.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Wizard of Oz Had a Cameo in Selena<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-33.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt’s Not the Only Movie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"It's](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-28.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Screenplay Wasn’t Written by One Person<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-35.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt Was Lucky Number 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"It](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-34.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJudy Garland Had Talented Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Judy](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-37.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nToto Is Still the Most Famous Hollywood Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Toto](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-19.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt’s Made Its Way to Broadway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"It's](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-10.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMargaret Hamilton Was a Legend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Margaret](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-12.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nJudy’s Daughter Followed in Her Footsteps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Judy's](\"https:\/\/0k5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-15.jpeg\")
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