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Frank Morgan large character jug produced by James Warren of Hollywood, California, circa 1945. Francis Phillip Wuppermann (1890-1949), known professionally as Frank Morgan, was an American character actor. He was best known for his appearances in films starting in the silent era in 1916, and then numerous sound films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, with a career spanning 35 years mostly as a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, with his most celebrated performance playing the title role of The Wizard in the MGM movie "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). This character jug was made in two sizes with this being the larger and the other 2 1/2" tall.
Maker:
James Warren
United States
circa 1945
Model #:
character jug
Size:
large
Height:
5"
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