You Weren’t There! And You Weren’t There! The Cast and Crew Who Were Almost Part of The Wizard of Oz
By now, the characters in The Wizard of Oz and the actors who played them are iconic. What you might not know is many people … Read more
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20 Facts About Oz’s Bewitching Billie Burke
Billie Burke was a special star in the movie world, best known for her role as the kind and gentle Glinda the Good Witch in … Read more
The Wizard of Oz and the Amazing Technicolor Process
Of all of the wonderful elements that made The Wizard of Oz shine, one of the most memorable is its clever use of color. While … Read more
Margaret Hamilton – The Wicked Witch Everyone Loves to Hate
Our blog post this month is in honor of Margaret Hamilton, the wonderfully Wicked Witch of the West, who was born on December 9, 1902. … Read more
Frank Morgan: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
In 1938, Frank Morgan was one of Hollywood’s “featured players,” that is, an actor who was not a major star in terms of box office … Read more
25 Fun Facts About Ray Bolger
Thanks to the enthusiastic reception that Oz bloggers gave to our Q&A posting last month, we have graciously been invited back to host another feature … Read more
Oz Experts Answer Your Questions
Fans were recently invited to ask questions about The Wizard of Oz movie or anything else Oz related. The response was extraordinary, which probably comes … Read more
Oz at the 1939 Oscars
We recently profiled Pink’s performance of “Over the Rainbow” at this year’s Academy Awards® show. Her stunning rendition, a tribute to the 75th Anniversary of … Read more
More Fun Facts From The Making of The Wizard of Oz!
Here are some more fun facts about the making of The Wizard of Oz! Enjoy! The flying monkeys were originally going to be animated, but … Read more
Fun Oz Facts in a Fun Oz Article
What? The Wicked Witch had glasses like Miss Gulch? Hot air balloons on Professor Marvel’s wagon? Dorothy’s hidden dress pocket? The film’s homage to Snow … Read more
Now That’s a Horse!
“What kind of a horse is that?” you may remember Dorothy asking as she and her friends rode through the Emerald City, watching the horse … Read more
What Else Was Happening in America in 1939?
As eventful as the opening of The Wizard of Oz was in 1939, it was far from the only occurrence of importance that year. Here … Read more