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Wicked Witch of the West Margaret Hamilton: Everything You Need to Know

Here's everything you need to know about actress Margaret Hamilton, best known for her performance as the Wicked Witch of the West in ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

Playing a vengeful witch seeking a pair of ruby slippers, actress starred alongside Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolder, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley and Billie Burke. After she melted away, Hamilton continued acting in films like State of the Union(1948), A String of Blue Beads(1953), 13 Ghosts(1960), Brewster McCloud(1970), Journey Back to Oz(1972) and Pardon Me for Living(1982), her final work. In 1975, she appeared on Mister Rogers Neighborhood and wearing her iconic witch’s hat and black cloak.She guest-starred on an episode that featured the impact of scary images, which stemmed from the idea that children were still horrified by her performance in The Wizard of OZ.

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