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Florence Ryerson

Bio: Florence Ryerson (September 20, 1892 – June 8, 1965) was an American playwright, screenwriter and co-author of the script for the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz. " Between 1915 and 1927 she published more than 30 short stories and then joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1926 to work on silent film scripts

Born: Tue, Sep 20 1892

Birthplace: Glendale, California

Death: Tue, Jun 08 1965

Florence Ryerson is 72 years old

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The Wizard of Oz on Ice

Florence Ryerson would have been no older than 72 in The Wizard of Oz on Ice as 'Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 1996

The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True

Florence Ryerson would have been no older than 72 in The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True as 'Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995

Smooth as Silk

Florence Ryerson was 53 in Smooth as Silk as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1946

Her First Beau

Florence Ryerson was 48 in Her First Beau as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1941

Henry Goes Arizona

Florence Ryerson was 47 in Henry Goes Arizona as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1939

Babes in Arms

Florence Ryerson was 47 in Babes in Arms as 'Additional Writing'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1939

The Wizard of Oz

Florence Ryerson was 46 in The Wizard of Oz as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1939

The Kid From Texas

Florence Ryerson was 46 in The Kid From Texas as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1939

The Ice Follies of 1939

Florence Ryerson was 46 in The Ice Follies of 1939 as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1939

Everybody Sing

Florence Ryerson was 45 in Everybody Sing as 'Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1938

Mad Holiday

Florence Ryerson was 44 in Mad Holiday as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1936

Moonlight Murder

Florence Ryerson was 43 in Moonlight Murder as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1936

Tough Guy

Florence Ryerson was 43 in Tough Guy as 'Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1936

The Casino Murder Case

Florence Ryerson was 42 in The Casino Murder Case as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1935

A Wicked Woman

Florence Ryerson was 42 in A Wicked Woman as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1934

Have a Heart

Florence Ryerson was 41 in Have a Heart as 'Additional Dialogue'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1934

This Side of Heaven

Florence Ryerson was 41 in This Side of Heaven as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934

The Crime of the Century

Florence Ryerson was 40 in The Crime of the Century as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1933

Compromised

Florence Ryerson was 39 in Compromised as 'Adaptation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1931

The Reckless Hour

Florence Ryerson was 38 in The Reckless Hour as 'Adaptation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1931

The Drums of Jeopardy

Florence Ryerson was 38 in The Drums of Jeopardy as 'Dialogue, Continuity'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1931

Call of the West

Florence Ryerson was 37 in Call of the West as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1930

The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu

Florence Ryerson was 37 in The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1930

The Stronger Sex

Florence Ryerson was 37 in The Stronger Sex as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1930

Pointed Heels

Florence Ryerson was 37 in Pointed Heels as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1929

Dangerous Females

Florence Ryerson was 37 in Dangerous Females as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1929

Fast Company

Florence Ryerson was 37 in Fast Company as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1929

The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu

Florence Ryerson was 36 in The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1929

Dangerous Curves

Florence Ryerson was 36 in Dangerous Curves as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1929

Her Husband's Women

Florence Ryerson was 36 in Her Husband's Women as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1929

The Canary Murder Case

Florence Ryerson was 36 in The Canary Murder Case as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1929

Hot News

Florence Ryerson was 35 in Hot News as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1928

Easy Come, Easy Go

Florence Ryerson was 35 in Easy Come, Easy Go as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1928

Something Always Happens

Florence Ryerson was 35 in Something Always Happens as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1928

Wickedness Preferred

Florence Ryerson was 35 in Wickedness Preferred as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1928

Adam and Evil

Florence Ryerson was 34 in Adam and Evil as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1927

On Ze Boulevard

Florence Ryerson was 34 in On Ze Boulevard as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 1927

Blazing Days

Florence Ryerson was 34 in Blazing Days as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1927

The Demi-Bride

Florence Ryerson was 34 in The Demi-Bride as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1927

Johnny Get Your Hair Cut

Florence Ryerson was 34 in Johnny Get Your Hair Cut as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1927

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