35 Wild and Bizarre Facts about ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Published on 08/24/2017
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Margaret Hamilton was roughed up during filming

Our favorite Wicked Witch had a tough time on set. She was severely burned in one scene and forced to bedrest for almost six weeks. She also couldn’t eat once her paint was on and it often let her paint stained green for weeks thanks to the copper basis of the paint.

Margaret Hamilton Was Roughed Up During Filming

Margaret Hamilton was roughed up during filming

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Ray Bolger had facial scars from his make up

The facial prosthetics that Bolger had to wear for the Scarecrow would leave a mark on his face for nearly a year after filming wrapped. We don’t want to know how much that hurt.

Ray Bolger Had Facial Scars From His Make Up

Ray Bolger had facial scars from his make up

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