Gale Sondergaard - Wicked Witch of the West
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Gale Sondergaard was initially cast to play the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in MGM's famous film the Wizard of Oz (1939). Gale changed her mind about the role after MGM decided the Wicked Witch of the West should be evil and ugly as opposed to the glamorous villainess Gale thought she would play (as seen in this photo). Gale was afraid that playing an ugly role would forever hurt her career.
Of course Margaret Hamilton would end up playing the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in MGM's classic movie.
Of course Margaret Hamilton would end up playing the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in MGM's classic movie.
Date & Place:
at MGM Studio in California United States of America
Age: 39
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Updated Aug 28, 2019
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Can’t imagine not having Margaret Hamilton. She was perfect.
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Looks far too similar to the Wicked Queen from Snow White.
At least with Margaret Hamilton they created an entirely original character.
At least with Margaret Hamilton they created an entirely original character.
You're right! Gale thought the character would be like Snow White's wicked Queen! They wanted something different.
She would be amazing, too! I remember seeing her in the "Blue Bird" with Shirley Temple and she was just unbelievable as a cat... features and movement very eye-catching...
Thanks, I knew that I recognised her. ☮️
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And Buddy Edson was cast as tin man prior to an accident which forced a recast that led to Jack Haley’s iconic role.
Marcos Martinez Actually it was Buddy’s allergic reaction to makeup that caused the change to Jack Haley.