The Big Picture

  • Making The Wizard of Oz in 1939 was a groundbreaking feat of filmmaking with innovative special effects, despite the stressful and dangerous conditions on set.
  • The cast and crew, especially Judy Garland, suffered extreme stress during production.
  • The film had serious on-set injuries, including Buddy Ebsen being poisoned by aluminum dust and Margaret Hamilton catching on fire during a scene, highlighting the difficulties faced in creating the iconic special effects.