![]() 'At least I feel that everybody's watching. 'Everybody in the restaurant is watching to see that I don't snitch an extra dessert or something,' Judy told one reporter. Her paranoia is documented in interviews from the time. The actress was also forced to go on a diet and was watched every time she sat down to eat in the MGM commissary. The wardrobe department created a bizarre looking corset contraption for her to wear, which Judy swore was made of iron. But it successfully held down her breasts and the long wig with curls that toppled over her shoulders added to the deception. Judy was considered 'pudgy' with crooked teeth and had already started developing breasts, which would have to be taped down for her to play the role of a child. However there were perceived flaws with their would-be leading lady, according to authors of 2018 book The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece. ![]() Bosses had been eyeing up Shirley Temple for the role but Judy had the singing chops, rising star power, and was the darling of MGM's co-founder and producer Louis B. ![]()
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