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Results 1 - 13 of 13 in Billie Burke

  1. The wonderful 'Wizard of Oz'Read the original story w/Photo

    Monday Dec 14 | Village Soup

    ... hula hoop in the stage left balcony corner. That Ariana Wadsworth also occasionally employs the Billie Burke tremolo adds to this show's meta effect. Another, similar, effect that works well is the crystal ball window in the witch's castle. MST has ...

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    Related Topix: Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies, Theater, Arts

  2. Thoughts on 'The Wizard of Oz' at 70Read the original story

    Nov 7, 2009 | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

    ... takes place in the first half hour? The movie retains its momentum by steamrolling through the narrative. 5. Billie Burke: This is the performance that transforms the most when seen through adult eyes. If you're 5, she's Glinda the Good Witch, and ...

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    Related Topix: Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies, Jazz, Judy Garland, TV, Electronics, Tin Man, Entertainment, Television, Movies

  3. Halloween conundrum: Which witch do you prefer?

    Oct 30, 2009 | MinnPost.com

    ... Baum.a ) So, whoa s your choice? Here are some factors to consider before making your decision: Screen actress: Billie Burke , who, incredibly, was 53 at the time of her film role, vs. Margaret Hamilton , who did double duty, also playing the nasty ...

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    Related Topix: Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, Adventure, The Wizard of Oz, Musical Movies, Margaret Hamilton

  4. Wonderful 'Wizard' at 70Read the original story

    Oct 29, 2009 | San Francisco Chronicle

    ... takes place in the first half hour? The movie retains its momentum by steamrolling through the narrative. 5. Billie Burke: This is the performance that transforms the most when seen through adult eyes. If you're 5, she's Glinda the Good Witch, and ...

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    Related Topix: Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies, Jazz, Judy Garland, TV, Electronics, Tin Man, Entertainment, Television

  5. Weekend Women .

    Oct 10, 2009 | Barking Moonbat Early Warning System

    Her father was a famous circus clown of his era and by age 18, Billie Burke was performing in theater.

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    Related Topix: Family, Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies

  6. Sharon the Librarian: Ghost stories

    Oct 1, 2009 | Madera Tribune

    "Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese." -- Billie Burke Ghost stories are generally not my favorite, except for the old Topper movies.

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    Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Topper, Topper, Entertainment, Television, Cary Grant, Constance Bennett, Leo G. Carroll

  7. The Wizard of OzRead the original story

    Sep 29, 2009 | DVD Talk

    ... than a hundred little people in their odd and startlingly vivid costumes -- continues to dazzle and delight. Billie Burke can't help but radiate comfort and joy as Glinda the Good Witch, and Frank Morgan deftly bounds from one role to the next with ...

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    Related Topix: Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies, Jazz, Judy Garland

  8. Movie Review: Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary Blu-ray), The

    Sep 25, 2009 | SoundtrackNet

    ... on the bad side of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) when the Good Witch of the North, Glinda (Billie Burke) gives her the coveted ruby slippers. Dorothy is advised to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, where the Wizard ...

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    Related Topix: Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies, Children TV, The Wizard of Oz, Animated TV, Entertainment, Television, Jazz, Judy Garland, Tin Man, Margaret Hamilton, Movies

  9. Vauxhall 48-Hour Road Movie Challenge at Branchage Jersey International Film FestivalRead the original story

    Sep 17, 2009 | Art Knowledge News

    ... of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The film stars Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, and Frank Morgan, with Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton, Charles Grapewin, Clara Blandick, and the Singer Midgets as the Munchkins. It was released by ...

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  10. How do you solve a problem like Toto? With another TV talent show, says Andrew Lloyd-WebberRead the original story w/Photo

    Sep 11, 2009 | Daily Mail

    ... who played the Munchkins. The original Toto: A cairn terrier called Terry, shown here with Judy Garland and Billie Burke, played the canine lead in the 1939 film For the West End production, Lloyd-Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater will write new ...

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    Related Topix: Classical, Andrew Lloyd Webber, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, Entertainment, Television, Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies, Jazz, Judy Garland

  11. BBQ, 'Movies' in the Face of Threat of Will Rogers Park Closure

    Aug 6, 2009 | Palisadian Post Shopper

    Saddle up, cinephiles! The Will Rogers Ranch Foundation will host an outdoor movie event at Will Rogers State Historic Park on Friday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. The 4th annual 'Movies in Will's Backyard' will present the 1935 comedy 'Doubting Thomas,' starring the Foundation's namesake actor/cowboy philosopher and co-starring Billie Burke .

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    Related Topix: Will Rogers, Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies, Pacific-Palisades, CA, Topanga, CA

  12. Today in Theatre History: AUGUST 6Read the original story

    Aug 5, 2009 | Playbill

    Among his greatest theatrical achievements are productions of They Knew What They Wanted , Elizabeth the Queen , Mourning Becomes Electra , and Ah, Wilderness! . 1886 Future stage actress and second wife of Florenz Ziegfeld, Billie Burke is born today in Washington, D.C. Born Mary William Ethelbert Appleton, Burke spent her childhood in England, ...

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    Related Topix: Manhattan, NY, New York, NY, Animation Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Family, The Wizard of Oz, Adventure, Musical Movies, Music!, Drama Movies, A Streetcar Named Desire

  13. A commander's life: Notes from the front

    Jul 30, 2009 | OrlandoSentinel.com - ENTERTAINMENT

    ... was a birthday lunch for Miss Pam Brody, who is of indeterminate age. She and I have that in common. We use Billie Burke 's old line: "Age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese." Anyhow, the festive lunch featured a guest appearance by Anthony ...

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