of this wondrous classic film led me to these backstage photos of the Wizard of Oz in the making (courtesy of Chris Wild at Retronaut). Below, director Victor Fleming positions some cast members; Judy takes a break from shooting (and the ruby slippers), with some vaguely louche Munchkins loitering in the background; and a shot is set up while the Wicked Witch straddles the roof.
I love the lion from the 1902 photos. I wish the lion would have looked all short and weird like that in the movie!
ReplyDeleteThe lion is a direct representation of Denslow's illustrations in the first edition.
DeleteSometimes I wish Judy Garland's real name was Judith, and not Frances.
ReplyDeleteLove the revisionist TV listing at the top.
ReplyDeleteDid Ambrose Bierce write that plot synopsis?
DeleteIt's always really great when the TV listing folks go rogue.
DeleteThere used to be a blog dedicated to funny Comcast descriptions, but I'm not sure if its still up and running.
Re: Fred Hamlin's Hashish Dreams extravaganza--
ReplyDeleteDid they dress like that in Kansas?
WOW!! That description is hilarious:) Per usual, our Gleaners should come up with their own!! I'm neither ambitious enough or terribly original. Let the game begin?!
ReplyDeleteLouche caption for louche munchkin photo:
Delete"I can put out any fire at ten paces! C'mon, try me! Who's got a match?"
What? Oh, GROSS!
DeleteHow bout a line for Judy?
"I'm pretending I didn't hear that, little man!"
The 1st photo:
Delete"Who you callin' short, lardo? Bite me!"
Lovable little munchkins!
A new Wizard of OZ is coming out next year. The previews look really good!
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