A Kansas farmhand who appears in Dorothy's dream as the Scarecrow. He joins Dorothy on the journey to the Emerald City because he wants a brain, and the Wizard later gives him a diploma to confirm he already has wisdom.
The miserly and villainous antagonist who wants to marry Mary Contrary for her inheritance. He hires Gonzorgo and Roderigo to kidnap Tom Piper, uses a stolen shrinking gun to shrink his enemies, and forces a wedding at gunpoint until he is defeated by Mary and Tom.
Technician creating audio cues for broadcasts
Jack is the performer who first spots Marilyn's talent, selecting her from the audience for an improvised duet. He repeatedly appears on bills with her family and later shares the stage with her in Sunny. A close, perceptive companion, he recognizes that Marilyn is hiding the seriousness of her doctor's warning and urges her to stop dancing.
Bunny is Sunny's old friend and stage partner from the circus. A misunderstanding causes Sunny to spend an evening with him instead of meeting Larry, and he later arrives with the circus people to surprise her at the wedding. His presence contributes to the conflict between Sunny, Larry, and Larry's family.
Sam Winthrop Putnam is a State Department diplomat who travels to New York to correct the mistaken invitation sent to chorus girl Ethel Jackson. He later persuades her to travel to Paris and begins a romance with her, despite being engaged to Marcia Sherman. A purported shipboard marriage complicates their relationship before they reunite in Paris.
A stagehand whose career changes when Flo gives him his break in the theater. His opportunity reflects Flo's role as a producer who identifies and promotes performers within the large-scale productions surrounding the Ziegfeld Follies. The plot presents him as one of the talents Flo helps bring forward.
Ray Bolger has 51 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Wizard of Oz, Babes in Toyland, Four Jacks and a Jill. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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