$156
Three black and white location photographs from the Wizard of Oz and two color photographs from her appearances in Maxwell House commercials Margaret Hamilton played the Wicked Witch of the West when she was 36 years old. She was a former schoolteacher. Ms. Hamilton was a dedicated advocate for children and animals. Even though she appeared on TV and in commercials her performance as the Wicked Witch was so powerful that she remained connected to that role. She recalled a typical experience in The Making of the Wizard of Oz, page 297: Almost always they want me to laugh like the Witch. And sometimes when I go to schools, if we're in an auditorium, I'll do it. And there's always a funny reaction, like Ye Gods, they wish they hadn't asked…Because when I talk like the Witch and when I laugh, there is a hesitation, and then they clap. They're clapping at hearing the sound again Wizard of Oz photograph of Wicked Witch melting is inscribed with purple pen, Help Bill, bring me a blotter, Oh dear me here I go-Best Wishes, Margaret Hamilton numbered 1060-247 in white ink in front right corner Wizard of Oz photograph of Wicked Witch looking at Dorothy in the crystal ball inscribed in black ink, O-U-T- out Dorothy! I want to see Cindy! In Cindy! Witchfully_W W W numbered 1060-9 in white ink in right hand corner Wizard of Oz photograph of witch setting fire to Oz, inscribed in black ink, And how! Let this to be a lesson to the whole family! NEVER talk back to witches-especially the
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2008-06-21
