Wizard of Oz Fact #80: The Film’s Makeup Team Worked Around the Clock
Because the main characters required extensive prosthetics, wigs, and specialized makeup, the film’s makeup department operated nearly nonstop. Actors often spent hours in the chair before filming even began each day. The demanding schedule pushed the makeup team to innovate new techniques that influenced Hollywood productions for years afterward.
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Source: Parade