Good morning,
Today’s forecast calls for a high of ninety-one degrees.
The Wisconsin Historical Society recalls that on this date in 1939,
1939 – Wizard of Oz World Premier — in Oconomowoc
According to the fan site, thewizardofoz.info, “The first publicized showing of the final, edited film was at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on August 12, 1939. No one is sure exactly why a small town in the Midwest received that honor.” It showed the next day in Sheboygan, Appleton and Rhinelander, according to local newspapers. “The official premiere was at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 15, attended by most of the cast and crew and a number of Hollywood celebrities.” [Source: thewizardofoz.info]
Here’s a video about the casting of the witch in the Wizard of Oz:
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qHaIO0LU38
Time has proved that Hamilton was a good choice.