In this Kate Rowe video, they look at the production nightmare behind what would become one of the most iconic and influential films in cinema history. Or, as Kate puts it: a production that was "hellish, hazardous, and nearly deadly, with numerous cast members hospitalized and almost killed, horrific work conditions, and unique and unprecedented production challenges."
The behind-the-scenes nightmare of The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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