<P> In 1939 , Hamilton played the role of the Wicked Witch , opposite Judy Garland 's Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz , creating not only her most famous role , but also one of the screen 's most memorable villains . Hamilton was cast after Gale Sondergaard , who was first considered for the role , albeit as a more glamorous witch with a musical scene , declined the role when the decision was made that the witch should appear ugly . </P>
<P> In 1939 , Hamilton played the role of the Wicked Witch , opposite Judy Garland 's Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz , creating not only her most famous role , but also one of the screen 's most memorable villains . Hamilton was cast after Gale Sondergaard , who was first considered for the role , albeit as a more glamorous witch with a musical scene , declined the role when the decision was made that the witch should appear ugly . </P>
who is the mean lady in the wizard of oz
who is the mean lady in the wizard of oz
the Wicked Witch
the Wicked Witch