EThe Wizard of Oz FAQE is a fact-filled celebration of the beloved 1939 fantasy masterpiece starring Judy Garland. It's all here a from L. Frank Baum and his Oz novels to the complete background story of the movie's conception development and shoot with special attention given to the little-known parade of uncredited directors casting difficulties and on-set accidents and gaffes as well as more than 75 sidebars devoted to key cast members directors and other behind-the-scenes personnel.THYou'll find a wealth of fun facts: How MGM overworked Judy Garland before during and after Oz; why director Victor Fleming had his hands full with the Cowardly Lion and Dorothy's other friends; what it was about Toto that really bothered Judy; the physical horrors of filming in Technicolor; the racial Oz gag that was scripted but never shot; when the Wicked Witch was going to be beautiful; why EThe Wizard of OzE owes a lot to silent-screen star Mary Pickford; the story of deleted scenes and a full two weeks of shooting that had to be scrapped; why MGM star Mickey Rooney was part of the movie's traveling publicity blitz; how the Wicked Witch was literally blown off her broomstick one day; the place where lions tigers and bears really do live together; singers you hear but never see; the day MGM fired Judy Garland; and much more. Just follow the yellow brick road!

About the Author
David J. Hogan has written about film since 1973. His first book was published in 1980 and has been followed by several others including Three Stooges FAQ and Film Noir FAQ. He has contributed essays to numerous multi-author books and is a prolific magazine reviewer.


Book Information
ISBN 9781480350625
Author David J. Hogan
Format Paperback
Page Count 472
Imprint Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 758g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 29mm