The Wizard of Oz was directed by Victor Fleming, born in La Canada, California, son of Elizabeth Evaleen (née Hartman) and William Alonzo "Lon" Fleming , who was a worker in the water industry in Pasadena. His mother was also of German descent. Throughout Victor Fleming's career, he served in the photographic section during World War I and was principal photographer for President Woodrow Wilson at Versailles, France. He showed an interest in mechanics very early on; while working as a car mechanic, he met director Allan Dwan, who employed him as a camera assistant. He quickly rose to the rank of cinematographer, working with Dwan and D. Griffith, and made his first film in 1919. Dorothy lived at home with her hard-working Uncle Henry and Aunt Em, in quiet from Kansas. Dorothy was young and cheerful, who had a strong bond with her little dog, Toto. On a dark day in Kansas, a dangerous cyclone swept across the open prairies. Toto (Dorothy's dog), hid under a bed in their farmhouse, so Dorothy did not enter the cellar. The cyclone invaded the house with Dorothy and Toto still inside. As the hours passed, Dorothy tried to stay calm and eventually fell asleep after a while. When Dorothy woke up, she and Toto found themselves in an incredible and strange land. As they left the house, Dorothy and Toto were greeted by little men who called themselves Munchkins and the old but glorious Witch of the North. The witch told Dorothy that her house had landed on the Wicked Witch of the East and killed her, thus letting the Munchkins out of their long slavery under her command. Dorothy was very shocked to learn that she had murdered someone, but she was given the witch's silver underpants as a gift... in the middle of a paper... with a return. "Baum, L. Frank. [1900] 1991. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Edited by William Leach, California: Wadsworth. Throughout our history, people with developmental disabilities have stood alongside the character playing the Scarecrow. Human and subjected to unfair treatment, including being tied to a stake to be burned. Actress Judy Garland (Dorothy) is widely seen as a gay icon; The Advocate called Garland "the Elvis of homosexuals." Reasons why she emerges as an icon among gay men are often discussed: admiration for her acting abilities, how her personal struggles were similar to those of gay men in America at the height of her fame, and her worth as an actor a camp figure Garland's role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz is particularly noted for contributing to this status...