The Wizard of Oz is a seminal piece of entertainment for children and grown ups, no matter when they first came across the fiction. The Wizard of Oz started off as a children’s book by Frank Baum before being re-imagined on both Broadway and on the big screen with the famous 1939 film starring Judy Garland. You might think you know everything about The Wizard of Oz but we bet you don’t know everything! Listed below are 35 WILD facts about The Wizard of Oz.
Dorothy’s dress wasn’t blue!
Alright, if you have your online college degree in movie facts then you likely know this already. However, those that don’t should know: Dorothy’s iconic dress was actually a blue and light pink color which made it easier to shoot on Technicolor film.
Dorothy’s dress wasn’t blue!
There is a second film nobody talks about!
And for good reason. Online colleges that focus on film might cover this era, but in 1925 a silent, black and white The Wizard of Oz movie was released. This version did not have any magic whatsoever. Bizarre.
There is a second film nobody talks about!
