Oz 80 page 3

Oz 80 page 3 by ric gustafson


The role of the Scarecrow was supposed to be played by Buddy Ebsen. Ebsen and Ray Bolger switched characters.
The role of the Wizard was given to actor Frank Morgan. He played five roles in the picture.
The Cowardly Lion was played by Bert Lahr.
The Tin Man was played by Jack Haley because Buddy Ebsen had to bow out due to sickness.
Dorothy was played by Judy Garland instead of Shirley Temple.
Margaret Hamilton was chosen to play the Wicked Witch just three days before production started.
Next we'll look at the wonderful films of 1939.


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