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Who was the face of the Wizard of Oz?
Wizard of Oz (character)
| Oscar Diggs/The Wizard of Oz | |
|---|---|
| Created by | L. Frank Baum |
| Portrayed by | J. Charles Haydon Charles Murray Frank Morgan Richard Pryor Jeffrey Tambor Christopher Lloyd André De Shields James Franco Carter Kinsella Christopher Gorham Vincent D’Onofrio Joel Grey |
| In-universe information | |
| Title | The Wizard of Oz |
Why do Dorothy and her friends go to visit the Wizard of Oz?
Dorothy meets the Munchkins and the good Witch of the North, who gives Dorothy the dead Witch’s magic silver shoes. Dorothy wants to return to Kansas, but to do so, she must travel to the Emerald City to ask the help of the Wizard of Oz.
How do Dorothy and her friends go to see the Wizard?
The Witch of the North gives Dorothy the silver shoes of the dead witch and advises her to go to the City of Emeralds to see the Great Wizard Oz, who might help her return to Kansas. The witch sends Dorothy off along the yellow brick road with a magical kiss to protect her from harm.
Who turned down the Wizard of Oz?
Actress-singer Judy Garland paved her way into movie history at the age of 16 by skipping down the yellow brick road in a blue gingham dress and sparkling ruby red slippers as Dorothy Gale in the 1939 MGM movie musical, The Wizard of Oz.
What happened to the person who played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz?
In 1950, MGM dropped her from her contract. In the 1960s, Judy Garland spent more time as a singer than an actress. She died in 1969 of an accidental overdose.
What did the Wizard tell Dorothy?
”Do not arouse the wrath of the Great and Powerful Oz. I said, come back tomorrow!” As the Wizard speaks, Dorothy’s dog Toto pulls back the curtain.
Who went with Dorothy on her journey to Oz?
Aiding her were the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion who was accompanied by his new best friend the Hungry Tiger. The three Ozian kings immediately recognized their friend Dorothy and rescued her and her company from Langwidere.
Did Shirley Temple try out for Dorothy?
SHIRLEY TEMPLE as DOROTHY in THE WIZARD OF OZ? Shirley Temple was MGM’s first choice to play Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz but she was under contract to 20th Century Fox. When a deal for her services could not be struck, MGM turned to one of its contract players, Judy Garland, who proved to be the perfect Dorothy!
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