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Writer
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(Tuesday)
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English
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Colin Clements
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Charles Dwight Willard
Education
University of Michigan
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♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Flōrentia)
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Florence Ryerson is known for writing.
Born in Glendale, California, United States (died at age 72).
Florence Ryerson has 13 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (13)
Biography
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. In 1930 and 1933 she and her husband wrote two of the earliest books about teenage girlhood. The books were based on a short story series Ryerson had started in 1925. She continued to write for most of her life, writing plays for Broadway in the 1940s.
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How old was Florence Ryerson?
Florence Ryerson was born on and passed away on at the age of 72.
Where was Florence Ryerson born?
Florence Ryerson was born in Glendale, California.
What movies or shows has Florence Ryerson been in?
Florence Ryerson has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Wizard of Oz at Sphere (2025), The Wizard of Oz (1939), The Ice Follies of 1939 (1939), The Kid from Texas (1939), Everybody Sing (1938).
What is Florence Ryerson known for?
Florence Ryerson is primarily known as a writer. 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…
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