^Lot 1404 Wizard of Oz: Clara Blandick

American character actress (1880–1962). In 1939, after a well-regarded stage career and a string of small, often uncredited movie parts, Blandick landed her most memorable role—Auntie Em in MGM’s The Wizard of Oz. After Oz, Blandick returned to supporting and bit roles and committed suicide by suffocation at the age of 81. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Lyle, My best wishes—Clara Blandick,” on a light yellow 6 x 4.5 album page, with a small clipped photo affixed to top right corner, and collector’s notations along top edge. In fine condition, with a couple light ripples from affixed photo to reverse.