Cowardly Lion Collection

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion in the 1939 MGM production of The Wizard of Oz

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. The Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) melting away

"You ought to be ashamed of yourself!"from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614737 A" You ought to be ashamed of yourself!A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"I feel wise, indeed, said the scarecrow
3614752 A" A I feel wise, indeed, A said the scarecrow.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"The Monkeys wound many coils around his body. "from
3614747 A" The Monkeys wound many coils around his body.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"Exactly so! I am a humbug. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614751 A" Exactly so! I am a humbug.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: A" Exactly so)

"The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights
3614749 A" The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"The Scarecrow sat on the big throne. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614742 A" The Scarecrow sat on the big throne.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

"The Lion ate some of the porridge. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614741 A" The Lion ate some of the porridge.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Soldier with the green whiskers led them through the streets
3614746 A" The Soldier with the green whiskers led them through the streets.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L

"You must give me the Golden Cap. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614744 A" You must give me the Golden Cap.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The tree fell with a crash into the gulf. "from
3614738 A" The tree fell with a crash into the gulf.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Scarecrow sat on the big throne. Illustration by W. W
WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Scarecrow sat on the big throne. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. You must give me the Golden Cap. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Judy Garland as Dorothy, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Jack Haley as the Tin Woodman, Frank Morgan as the Wizard and Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion

BAUM: THE WIZARD OF OZ. Drawing by William Wallace Denslow from the first edition of L. Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. I feel wise indeed, said the Scarecrow. Illustration by W
WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. " I feel wise indeed, " said the Scarecrow. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Soldier with the green whiskers led them through the streets. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

WIZARD OF OZ, 1900. The Monkeys wound many coils about his body. Illustration by W.W. Denslow for the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900

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In the iconic 1939 MGM production of The Wizard of Oz, Bert Lahr brought to life the lovable and timid character known as the Cowardly Lion. With his endearing portrayal, Lahr captured the essence of this fearful feline who longed for courage. As we journey through the magical land of Oz, we witness the Cowardly Lion's transformation from a trembling creature into a brave companion. Despite his initial timidity, he finds strength within himself to face his fears head-on. Just like Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch melting away under Dorothy's accidental splash of water, the Cowardly Lion sheds his cowardice and emerges as a courageous force. Throughout their adventures together, our lion-hearted friend encounters various challenges that test his newfound bravery. From encountering treacherous monkeys coiling around him to meeting characters like Scarecrow and Tin Man who also seek something they believe they lack - wisdom and heart respectively - he learns valuable lessons about inner strength and self-acceptance. The journey culminates in an awe-inspiring moment when our once-fearful feline sits upon a grand throne. As he gazes out at the vast kingdom before him, it becomes clear that true courage comes not from physical prowess but from facing one's fears with determination. In this timeless tale penned by L. Frank Baum in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, " we are reminded that appearances can be deceiving. The Cowardly Lion proves that even those labeled as cowards have untapped reservoirs of bravery within them waiting to be unleashed. So let us celebrate Bert Lahr's unforgettable performance as he brings depth and humor to this beloved character who teaches us all that sometimes it takes just a little bit of encouragement and belief in ourselves to find our own roar amidst adversity.