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I know what you mean, TAPS. There are certain movies that it's always more fun to watch with someone else. Will this be his first time seeing it? Well, regardless, if you ever get the chance, then watch "The Little Princess" and determine if you could see Shirley Temple playing Dorothy . . . 
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JimmyA
on April 4, 2014 at 5:24 AM
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Interesting post.
I'm ready to watch Wizard of Oz one more time. I've got to get Grandson Phil over to watch it with me. Watching him watch it is almost as much fun as watching the movie.
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TAPS.
on April 3, 2014 at 6:13 PM
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Actually, Carolyn, that is a pretty good claim to fame. I don't think many people can say that! And I'm glad you love "The Wizard of Oz," and are quite familiar with it. Now watch "The Little Princess" and try to imagine Shirley Temple playing Dorothy! It will boggle your mind . . .
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JimmyA
on April 3, 2014 at 1:35 PM
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i think wizard of oz is my fav movie of all time.my dad knew one of the lollipop men. HA. what a claim to fame.
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Carolyn_Moe
on April 3, 2014 at 11:16 AM
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See what I mean, Carolyn? I do like Tom Selleck, but I can't really imagine him in the role of Indiana Jones, just like I couldn't imagine Shirley Temple playing Dorothy Gale . . . 
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JimmyA
on April 3, 2014 at 9:47 AM
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i'm glad ford got the part of indiana jones. he's more rugged or so me thinks.
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Carolyn_Moe
on April 3, 2014 at 8:23 AM
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I knew that as well, FSI, as I responded to Annicita. Sometimes people win out certain roles over others, and sometimes people simply can't take on certain roles because of prior obligations or contract disputes. Either way, I have seen movies over the years where some people were terribly miscast, and simply did not fit the role or character they were playing! It is important to the overall 'feel' of the movie . . .
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JimmyA
on April 3, 2014 at 7:27 AM
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Re: Sometimes second choice
That's probably also true, Jeff, as television history has shown us. I was only able to list a couple of examples of this, but I know there are many, many more! That's why I said that the cast is probably as important as anything else when it comes to creating a masterpiece of a movie . . .
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JimmyA
on April 3, 2014 at 7:22 AM
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That's true, Annicita. I do remember reading that Buddy Ebsen ( of Barnaby Jones and The Beverly Hillbillies fame ) was the original Tin Man, but an allergic reaction to the silver body paint killed the role for him. No, I believe the final cast was perfect, and I still maintain that Shirley Temple would probably not have pulled off the role of Dorothy Gale as successfully as Judy Garland had . . . 
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JimmyA
on April 3, 2014 at 7:20 AM
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Thanks, C C T. Sometimes I do like to make such comparisons. As far as movies in general are concerned, I ( and my wife ) are both big fans of those cinematic masterpieces made before 1960, especially in the '30's and '40's! Anything in black & white, in my opinion, is far superior to anything done today. Both movies were iconic and special for their day, and "The Wizard of Oz" has stood the 'test of time.' But when comparing the two actress's styles, I still say that Garland was the better choice for that particular role . . .
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JimmyA
on April 3, 2014 at 7:16 AM
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That's true, Bill. Technically, Judy Garland was a minor too. But I think that, if Shirley Temple was available and had to audition for the role of Dorothy Gale side by side with Judy Garland, Garland would have won out anyway! At least I hope she would have . . . !
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JimmyA
on April 3, 2014 at 7:12 AM
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Believe it or not, Naut, but you're only the second person I have ever known who has not seen "The Wizard of Oz" ( my late father-in-law was the other ). But you must have at least seen various scenes from it, or at least be aware of it! Well, if you ever get the chance, it really is a 'must see.' As for that other movie, only watch it after viewing "The Wizard of Oz" to make those comparisons, if you have a mind to. Or don't. Trust me. I believe my assessment is accurate . . .
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JimmyA
on April 3, 2014 at 7:09 AM
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That is some neat trivia that you got there...As I recall, Buddy Ebsen was supposed to be the Tin Man but was allergic to the makeup or something or the other.
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FormerStudentIntern
on April 2, 2014 at 7:17 PM
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Sometimes second choice
works out better
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jollyjeff
on April 2, 2014 at 6:44 PM
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Yes i remember watching the video...there were several who were second picks including the witch and tin man....thankfully we have what we have
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Annicita
on April 2, 2014 at 12:01 PM
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Well we saw all those movies years ago Jimmy. Maybe it was on the tele. I just can't remember, but they were quite brilliant for the time and I expect you are right, you seem to have the gift of assessing the potential.
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C_C_T
on April 2, 2014 at 11:37 AM
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JimmyA
JThat led to casting, photos, bios, and auditions Jimmy. And know that a parent of an actress that’s a minor has to be present on the set. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
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BC-A
on April 2, 2014 at 9:35 AM
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Jimmy
I will take your word for it, indeed I must! For I have a confession to make - I have seen neither movie...
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Nautikos
on April 2, 2014 at 8:03 AM
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