Dec 22, 2023 · During the infamous scene where she waggles her gnarled finger at Dorothy (Judy Garland) and Toto and promises havoc, then disappears in a cloud of red smoke and fire, the pyrotechnics crew launched flames too soon.

Jul 22, 2017 · Margaret Hamilton, well known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West as a contrasting character to Garland’s sweet Dorothy Gale, suffered a second-degree burn on her face as well as a third-degree burn on her hand. The incident occurred during the scene of her fiery exit from Munchkinland.

Aug 23, 2019 · While filming the scene in which the witch disappears in a flash of smoke, the effects crew started their fire before actor Margaret Hamilton had enough time to safely exit the stage.

Nov 28, 2024 · The actress who played the Wicked Witch of the West in the original Wizard of Oz movie suffered second- and third-degree burns on set, it has been revealed.

Nov 27, 2024 · Wizard of Oz star recalls the unfortunate fire incident on set that caused Wicked Witch of the West's Margaret Hamilton to endure burns.

Margaret Hamilton was memorable as the Wicked Witch of the West. But the iconic role proved a painful one in this scene. During her disappearance through a trap door in the floor... ...a burst of...

Feb 2, 2023 · When the Wicked Witch leaves Munchkinland in a pyrotechnic display of fire and smoke, Margaret Hamilton was supposed to drop through a trapdoor. However, the door …

Dec 24, 2020 · Margaret Hamilton played the role of the Witch as well as that of Miss Gulch and received high praise for her wonderful performance. However, Hamilton had a nightmarish experience on-set, all of which has been documented in Aljean Harmetz’s book the Making of …

Nov 19, 2024 · According to Aljean Harmetz's "The Making of The Wizard of Oz," filming the first appearance of the Wicked Witch of the West resulted in the injury of Margaret Hamilton and stuntwoman Betty...

Mar 20, 2024 · In “The Wizard of Oz”, the Witch explodes into a ball of flames. But during filming, the fire spread too fast for Margaret Hamilton to get through the trap door in time, her broom caught fire and burned her skin, which was covered in a toxic, copper-based paint.