Films in production — Wizard of Oz, September 24, 1938

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch


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Nearly 500 people are dead from a hurricane that tore through the northeastern United States. Damage is so great that no reliable estimates are available. The death toll is Rhode Island, 240; Massachusetts, 112; Connecticut, 65; New York, 50; New Hampshire, 13; Vermont, 2; New Jersey, 2; Quebec, 2.

Czechoslovakia mobilizes its army in preparation for war with Germany. France also warns that it will come to Czechoslovakia’s aid if the Nazis attack.

Quote of the Day:

"I cannot say it is hopeless."
Neville Chamberlain.    

In sports, UCLA defeats Iowa, 27-3 and USC meets Alabama at the Coliseum.

"Bopped around for four years by everybody but the Westlake School for Girls, the Trojans are supposed to be fired for a comeback that will match anything Alabama ever put over in Pasadena," Braven Dyer writes.   

Note: Average weight of the Trojan line is 208; the backfield, 188.





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1 Response to Films in production — Wizard of Oz, September 24, 1938

  1. Gary Hertzberg's avatar Gary Hertzberg says:
    September 24, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    From the article on Frank Morgan it appears that Gale Sondergaard was originally cast as the Wicked Witch – the part was actually portrayed by Margaret Hamilton. I wonder how Gale lost the part? Anyone know why Gale was replaced?

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