Thursday, October 25, 2018

Production 1060: Charley Grapewin

Production 1060:  Charley Grapewin by ric Gustafson


Dorothy had an uncle by the name of Uncle Henry. Charley Grapewin was born on Dec 20 1869. He ran away from home to join the circus. He became an acrobat with P T Barnum. He first appeared in the 1903 stage production of the Wizard of Oz. By the time he appeared in the 1939 film, he had already acted with other members of the cast in several films. A street was named after him in Corona California. Charley Grapewin passed away in 1956 at the age of 86.


research help: ' The Wizard of Oz' by American Media Inc


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

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