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The Wizard of Oz was released in 1939, entertaining and delighting audiences who still are fascinated with the bizarre behind-the-scenes circumstances surrounding its production. The characters and the actors who portrayed them saw their careers skyrocket though.

There have been wild rumors about the movie, but here are the true, little-known facts about the film and its production. Read on and see why it was difficult to actually make the beloved movie.