All The Damn Crime

The Dark Side of Oz: Abuse, Drugs, and Exploitation in 1939 Hollywood

John and Joel Season 2 Episode 49

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 Long before #MeToo, the Wizard of Oz set operated under unchecked power. We explore how Judy Garland was chemically controlled, how actors were injured and silenced, and how MGM normalized behavior that would be criminal today—all in the name of movie magic.