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Baum, L. Frank
(Encyclopedia) Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank Baum)Baum, L. Frankbôm [key], 1856–1919, American journalist, playwright, and author of children's stories, b. Chittenango, N.Y. He and his family moved to…The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
CHAPTER ONE: THE CYCLONE by L. Frank Baum DOROTHY LIVED IN THE MIDST of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer's wife. Their house was…30 "Wizard of Oz" Quotes
Top of Page The land of Oz has been a source of magic and wonder for generations. The beloved book series, written by L. Frank Baum, has inspired countless readers to dream big and believe in the…Oz Anniversary
The wonderful wizard turned 100 in April 2000 Source: The Library of Congress An image from the original 1900 edition Read It Now! The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter One The Wonderful…Lahr, Bert
(Encyclopedia) Lahr, Bert, 1895–1967, American comic actor, b. New York City, originally named Irving Lahrheim. Lahr first performed in burlesque and vaudeville, where he became known for his morose…Adrian, Gilbert
(Encyclopedia) Adrian, Gilbert, 1903–59, popularly known simply as Adrian, fashion designer, b. Naugatuk, Conn. Educated in New York City, he created designs for Broadway shows until 1925, when he…Arlen, Harold
(Encyclopedia) Arlen, HaroldArlen, Haroldärˈlən [key], 1905–86, American jazz and popular composer, b. Buffalo, N.Y., as Hyman Arluck. From the age of seven Arlen sang in the synagogue where his…The Wizard of Oz <span class="date" >(1939)</span>
Director: Victor FlemingCast: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Margaret Hamilton and Billie Burke If you must have just one of MGM's (and Fleming's!) color colossi of 1939,…Garland, Judy
(Encyclopedia) Garland, Judy, 1922–69, American singer and film actress, b. Grand Rapids, Minn., originally named Frances Gumm. She sang in her father's theater from the age of four as one of The…Toto
Toto the dog is a character in L. Frank Baum's 1900 fantasy story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Toto is the pet of Dorothy Gale, a Kansas farm girl who is blown "over the rainbow" into the magical land…