Fanny Brice was one choice for "Glinda" but eventually lost out to Billie Burke.

Ebsen was signed on to play the Tin Man but was replaced because he was allergic to the makeup.

W.C. Fields turned down the part of the Wizard.

Broadway Comic Beatrice Lillie was wanted for the role of "Glinda" but was involved in a London production.

Originally considered for the Wicked Witch, but lost out to Gale Sondergaard and eventually Margaret Hamilton.

Sarah Padden was considered for Auntie Em, according to The Wizard of Oz Pictorial History-50th anniversary edition book.

May Robson turned down the role of Emily Gale, better known as Auntie Em.

Originally cast as the Wicked Witch of the West, which would have meant a more glamorous and seductive witch more along the lines of the one in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." She turned down the role when moviemakers wanted to make her ugly.

Considered to play the scarecrow after originating the role on broadway, but was not physically fit.

Temple was considered for the lead role but couldn't because she was under contract by Fox.

Wynn turned down the part of the Wizard.