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Wizard of Oz Fact #116: The Cowardly Lion's Costume
Bert Lahr, who played the Cowardly Lion, wore a costume made of real lion skin and fur that weighed approximately 60 pounds. The costume was so hot and uncomfortable that Lahr would frequently ask to remove it between takes, despite the extensive makeup.
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Source: Bert Lahr Biography
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Today’s featured album from the collection.
I have always been drawn to physical media and the unique qualities that come with each format. My collection includes everything from rare formats like the Capacitive Electronic Disc to modern Blu-ray audio releases. CDs are the center of the collection because I enjoy the clarity, dynamic range, and consistency that a well-produced disc offers. I am working toward a long-term goal of building the library to one thousand albums, adding new titles as I find them.
Wizard of Oz Fact #115: Oz as Technicolor Showcase
The 1939 film was produced during the early days of Technicolor, and MGM used it as an opportunity to demonstrate the technology’s capabilities. The vibrant colors of Oz: from the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City: were specifically designed to showcase the three-color Technicolor process.
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Source: Technicolor in The Wizard of Oz
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