See what it took to make a world of pure imagination.
The 1971 Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was an instant classic that remains beloved by the masses today. Despite two reboots of the character, Gene Wilder's take on Wonka remains the most iconic and recognizable.
The filming featured elaborate sets that look just how they do in the book, Wilder goofing off, and even some appearances from the author of the original book, Roald Dahl - even though he hated the film in the end.
See the behind the scenes making of the 1970s classic that's just as good as the day it came out.
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Set designer Harper Goff
1970
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Gene Wilder practicing the "Pure Imagination" dance
1970
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Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum
1970
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Gene Wilder and Mel Stuart
1970
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Gene Wilder and Mel Stuart during the Wonka Wash scene
1970
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Director Mel Stuart and Gene Wilder
1970
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Gene Wilder on the factory set
1970
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Peter Ostrum and Jack Albertson
1970
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The Wonka Wash car on the lot
1970
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Gene Wilder posing with Oompa Loompa's
1970
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Roald Dahl with Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum on set
1970
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Peter Ostrum checking out a shot
1970
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Gene Wilder and Ostrum rehearsing
1970
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Gene Wilder checking his hair
1970
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Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum laughing on a break
1970
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The filming of the Gold Ticket scene
1970
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Peter Ostrum waltzing with an Oompa Loompa actor
1970
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The cast in front of Wonk's factory
1970
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Filming of the Violet Bauregarde blueberry scene
1970
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Roald Dahl with the Oompa Loompa actors out of costume
1970
