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My daughters made these Wizard of Oz-themed pillows for me. They’re reversible, yellow on one side, blue on the other. Even my gran-dogger Winnie Rose loves them.
Fred Stone (August 19, 1873 – March 6, 1959)
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles CAWhen people today think of the Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz their minds immediately turn to Ray Bolger’s classic interpretation. But there was a time when Fred Stone was considered the quintessential man of straw. Stone originated the role in the original 1902 stage production that eventually moved to Broadway. His nimble acrobatics and tenderness in the role greatly influenced Bolger when it came time to pass the torch (so to speak).
Stone went on to Hollywood and was a beloved character actor in the movies. He befriended the likes of Will Rogers, Annie Oakley, and boxer James J. Corbett. By all accounts he was a man’s man to be sure.
Although no vocal recordings exist of his performance as the Scarecrow, a testament to Stone’s greatness in the role can be found from L. Frank Baum himself when he dedicated 1904’s The Land of Oz to him.
Dawn surprised me with this fabulous piece of Oz-someness! It’s a Tarina Tarantino piece, something I never thought I’d have. See? Spoiled.
Poppies…. (by Miss Ellie-Lou)
Exciting (by Q. Q. Kachoo)
Happy birthday, Mr. Baum, thank you for the World of Oz!
- Glinda: Hey, I just met you
- Glinda: And this is crazy
- Glinda: But here's a witch that you killed by accident and here please wear her ruby slippers that will make her evil and all powerful sister hunt you for your entire time here and that are your key to getting home but I'm not going to tell you yet because you won't "believe me"
- Glinda: So follow the yellow brick road maybe?
Dorothy ruby slipper socks!
I need these in my size!
Harold Rosson (April 6, 1895-September 6, 1988)
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood CAFive time Oscar nominated American cinematographer. However, he is best known for his work on The Wizard of Oz, andfor being the third husband of legendary screen siren Jean Harlow.
He retired from the business in 1958, but returned in 1966 for the John Wayne film El Dorado.
Wizard of Oz (by Jill FCS)
