"I don't look on it as any great shakes of acting"
-
Margaret Hamilton
on playing the Wicked Witch of the West Explore the incredible life of Margaret Hamilton through the pages of the
FIRST-EVER
book dedicated to her. See how this kind-hearted kindergarten teacher from Cleveland became one of the movie's scariest villains of all time. Learn how years later, she took on the endearing persona of "Cora," a no-nonsense shopkeeper from New England, renowned for selling only Maxwell House coffee. Her captivating tale uncovers the surprising truth about Margaret's casting as the Wicked Witch of the West in the iconic movie,
The Wizard of Oz
. and how she was severely burned during filming. Discover several myths about her, including who she was NOT the kindergarten teacher for, plus debunking other more recent falsehoods. Throughout this remarkable journey, readers will come to understand Margaret Hamilton's extraordinary talent as a character actress. They will observe her genuine love for children and her unwavering dedication to the numerous causes that she passionately supported.