Bolger's MGM contract stipulated that he would play any part the studio chose.
However, he was unhappy when he was originally cast as the Tin Woodman in the studio's 1939 feature film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.
The role of the Scarecrow had already been assigned to another dancing studio contract player, Buddy Ebsen.
In time, the roles were shuffled around.
Bolger's face was permanently lined by wearing the Scarecrow's makeup.
Bolger's MGM contract stipulated that he would play any part the studio chose. However, he was unhappy when he was originally cast as the Tin Woodman in the studio's 1939 feature film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. The role of the Scarecrow had already been assigned to another dancing studio contract player, Buddy Ebsen. In time, the roles were shuffled around. Bolger's face was permanently lined by wearing the Scarecrow's makeup.
Ray Bolger