An insightful handwritten quotation by the American actor, dancer, singer, vaudevillian, and stage performer who started his movie career in the silent-film era but was most famous for his performance as The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. Writing in black ink on his personal Beverly Hills, CA stationery, Bolger reflects on the enduring philosophy of The Wizard of Oz: "The philosophy of OZ is man's search for basic human needs - a heart, brain, courage, and that will never be old hat!" Small stains along the lower edge, overall fine. 8.5 x 11 inches. TOGETHER WITH: Original doubleweight "1939 Loew's Inc." publicity photograph of Bolger in his iconic role, boldly signed in fountain pen ink "Best wish from The SCARECROW / Ray Bolger." 8 x 10 inches. Pinholes to corners, diagonal crease through the upper right quadrant, else fine.