Before he played the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Ray Bolger was always known as one of the all-time unique performers! | Sci-Fi World

Dorothy (Judy Garland) and the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) stumble upon a man made of tin, while walking along the yellow brick road. The Tin Man (Jack Haley) explains that he has rusted solid, and has no heart, leading him to join the companions on their quest to see the Wizard in the Emerald City. 🎥: “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) | The Oz Archive

Here we see the talented Ray Bolger dancing to “I’m Gonna Ring the Bell Tonight” in the film “April in Paris” (1952). It also starred Doris Day. Bolger is perhaps best known for his role as the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939). But he was an accomplished actor, singer, dancer, vaudevillian, and stage performer. #raybolger #raybolgerscarecrow #aprilinparis #dorisday #dancer #dancing #dance #tapdancer #tapdancing #oldhollywood #goldenageofhollywood #oldhollywoodglamour #oldhollywoodmusicals

Celebrating Ray Bolger on his birthday🎉 Though most people know him as the “Scarecrow” from “The Wizard Of Oz”, he was one of the pioneers for incorporating tap dance and eccentric dance into his style. Enjoy this clip from the film “The Harvey Girls”. #tapdance #raybolger #scarecrow | Common Ground

172K views · 18K reactions | Judy Garland & Ray Bolger (and Terry, of course) in 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz”. Did you know that Ray Bolger, seen here as Scarecrow, was originally cast as the Tin Woodman? Buddy Ebsen had been cast as Scarecrow, but Ray Bolger eventually won his fight with the studio and got the role. Ebsen would take on the role of the Tin Man, which also, never materialized. | The Oz Archive | Facebook

On September 30th, 1977, Ray Bolger reprised his role as Scarecrow alongside the one and only, Lucille Ball as the Tin Woman on the “Donny and Marie” variety show. The spoof of “The Wizard of Oz” also featured Paul Lynde and Paul Williams, as well as Donny and Marie Osmond, of course. As a massive fan of Lucille Ball, this was an amazing find. I hope you enjoy! 💛 | The Oz Archive

145K views · 6.8K reactions | A thirty-nine second dance break with Ray Bolger and Ann Miller. | The Judy Garland Experience | Facebook

Happy Birthday Ray Bolger! Here with the one and only Ann Miller! #tapdance Repost: @tapdancearchiveproductions | Operation: Tap