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27 original snapshot photographs (7 printed in sepia), approximately 3¾x4¾". Tipped to the cover of period photo album, remainder of album no longer present.

A remarkable series of never-before-seen snapshots documenting the filming of one of the most-loved films of all time. Includes images of Dorothy [Judy Garland], The Scarecrow [Ray Bolger], The Cowardly Lion [Bert Lahr], The Tin Man [Jack Haley], The Wicked Witch of the West [Margaret Hamilton], The Munchkins, etc. Includes images taken during the filming as well as behind the scene photographs. The 7 sepia prints include images of the costume department constructing the Scarecrow, Tim Man and Lion costumes. Provenance: The family of director Norman Taurog. Norman Taurog directed nearly 150 movies, starting in 1920, and was the uncredited director of test scenes for the classic 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland.  

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