Sondergaard was cast as the Gale-Sondergaard—wizard-of-oz-witch-makeup-test Leroy persuaded Sondergaard to test for the role. Decked out in stylish black sequins with a shapely form filling wardrobe to match, Sondergaard was a knockout and the search as far as Leroy was concerned was over.
Make up and costume test Gale Sondergaard in an October costume test for the role of the Wicked Witch of the West. Gale would soon be replaced with Margaret Hamilton, as Gale was not comfortable at that point in her career with being made to look ugly (at one point glamorous, beautiful makeup and costume were tested for the role).
Mervyn Leroy persuaded Sondergaard Camera test with Gale Sondergaard. LeRoy wanted Gale Sondergaard to play the Wicked Witch as a glamorous villainess, but the studio chiefs overruled him, demanding a traditional witch. Edna Mae Oliver and Margaret Hamilton were interviewed, and the role went to Hamilton.
Gale Sondergaard in a wardrobe Before Hamilton was cast, Oscar-winning actress Gale Sondergaard was lined up to play the role, and even did some costume tests! However, her version of the Wicked Witch was very different.
An early wardrobe test
Gale Sondergaard as the Wicked Witch during a makeup and wardrobe test. A full wardrobe and hair test shot for Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale. Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, Ray Bolger as. Before Hamilton was cast, Oscar-winning actress I didn't know that she had tried out for the part of the Wicked Witch. I bet she would've made a pretty good one too - she was good at evil parts - but I think Margaret Hamilton totally nailed the role so I'm glad Gale wasn't cast.
Mervyn Leroy persuaded Sondergaard 1, likes, 25 comments - wizardofozhistory on January 15, "Gale Sondergaard in a costume test for the role of the Wicked Witch of the West Gale ultimately left the production before filming began as she was unhappy with the change from the Wicked Witch being glamorous to being ugly.
Winning actress Gale Sondergaard 1, likes, 19 comments - wizardofozhistory on September 27, "Gale Sondergaard in costume/makeup tests for the role of the Wicked Witch of the West in “The Wizard of Oz.” Gale would give up the role on account of not wanting to appear ugly on film once it was decided the witch would no longer be glamorous. Which test look do you prefer?".