Frank Baums original book.

Thiswickedwitch," Yeoh’s Madame Morrible declares in a message heard across Oz.

Dorothy (Judy Garland) is terrified, as are the young viewers watching.

The Wicked Witch (Margaret Hamilton) lets her broomstick catch fire in The Wizard of Oz.

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Part of her lasting impact across so many decades comes down to her iconic appearance.

When book-Dorothy finally picks up the water bucket, its a more savage act on the page.

Hamilton doesn’t just play the part, she disappears into it.

The Wicked Witch of the West threatens Dorothy in front of Glinda in ‘The Wizard of Oz.'

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Hamiltons role was so effective thatshe took extra steps to help kidsunderstand her role was simply make-believe.

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