News about Bert Lahr

The Wizard of Oz's Garland version was the last word in special effects, make-up, set design, and costumes, not to mention the teenage star's career. Now, the film is expected to be revived with the help of writer/director Kenya Barris. However, the timeless tale, based on L Frank Baum's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, continues to attract viewers, but stories from the 1939 film are much less thrilling. Here, FEMAIL reveals some of the most surprising facts (including the ones shown above).

Wizard of Oz fans can rejoice. According to Deadline, writer/director Kenya Barris will work on a reimagined version of the beloved drama fantasy starring Judy Garland and Margaret Hamilton. Warner Brothers had picked up the pitch on Monday, according to the company. Barris closed the deal with Warner Bros last week