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Clara Blandick - Trivia, Family, Bio

20th century film actress who became imortalized as Auntie Em in the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz

Before Fame

She made her acting debut in the 1911 short film The Maid's Double. 

Trivia

She is also known for her supporting roles in Life with Father and Romance.

Family Life

She was married to Harry Staunton Elliott from December 1905 to 1912.

Associated With

She played Judy Garland 's on-screen aunt in The Wizard of Oz.

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Clara Blandick Highlights

Clara Blandick Highlights