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3 days ago · Gale Sondergaard was originally cast as the Wicked Witch of the West, but withdrew from the role when the witch's persona shifted from sly and glamorous (thought to emulate the Evil Queen in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) to the familiar "ugly hag".
4 days ago · The Mark of Zorro is a sound remake of the lavish 1920 smash-hit silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks as Zorro and Noah Beery Sr. as Sergeant Gonzales. This film depiction includes Don Diego's mother, Isabella, but it omits Bernardo (Don Diego's mute servant).
4 days ago · She appeared as an uncredited extra in two films, the Laurel and Hardy short film Berth Marks (1929) and George Fitzmaurice 's drama The Locked Door (1929). [18] Following her divorce from James, Goddard and her mother briefly visited Europe before returning to Hollywood.
Jul 17, 2024 · Margaret Hamilton played the Wicked Witch of the West, Gale Sondergard was originally set to play the role of the Wicked Witch of the West, and Ed Wynn was a joke!
Jul 3, 2024 · Known for their fascinating characters, gripping storylines, scary settings, and masterful cinematography, the best 1940s horror movies are integral to the genre's legacy. One of the noteworthy exemplars from this period is The Wolf Man.
Dec 3, 2021 · Mervyn Le Roy's first choice to play the Wicked Witch was Gale Sondergaard. He envisioned a glamorous witch clothed in a tight, black, sequined dress with a sequined hat. On August 20th, 1938, MGM announced Sondergaard would be cast as the Wicked Witch.
Jul 13, 2024 · Gale Sondergaard - Best Supporting Actress (1937) The 9th Academy Awards were the first to offer the category of Best Supporting Actress, and it was the first and only time Gale Sondergaard...
