Friday, February 19, 2016

How Did They Make the Snow in the "Wizard of Oz"?

From the August 24, 2014, Parade Magazine.

Question from Rita M. of Cincinnati.

Fans of the classic film, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year (2014) may be shocked to know that the magic snowflakes Glinda uses to revive Dorothy and her friends (well Cowardly Lion and Toto) after they fall prey to the Wicked Witch's poppies were made of asbestos fibers, a popular fake snow material at the time.

Find 75 more "Wizard of Oz facts at parade.com/oz.

--DaCoot


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