Could John Steuart Curry's Painting, "The Tornado" Inspired Part Of The Kansas Sequences In 1939's "The Wizard Of Oz????????????"

 

                               Of course, those on here know I consider the Judy Garland classic sacrosanct.  There is no other.

                               I had always read the Kansas sequences were inspired by American painter Grant Wood.  Having looked Wood's work, I think it makes sense.

                                 But the first time I ever saw this painting, it reminded me too of "The Wizard Of Oz."  So, I would like to give Curry's painting credit too for the success of the film

                                    The sky, the funnel, the family gathering to dash to the storm cellar--it is all too real, just like in the 1939 movie.  Thank God lives are saved but think what will have to be rebuilt after.

                                      I used to be excited by tornadoes and wanted to be a chaser.  I loved the 1996 film "Twister," which turns 30 this year, and contains many references to "The Wizard Of Oz."

                                       Come to think off it, the opening of 1996's "Twister" is pretty scary.

                                        Don't let the fantasy fool you.  Curry's painting shows a very real and present danger, as bad then as it is today.

                                          Watch the sky, darlings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!