Gene Wilder Was The Perfect Willy Wonka
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The definitive performance of an iconic children
The definitive performance of an iconic children's character.
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Gene Wilder would only play Willy Wonka if he was allowed to do this one thing - HelloGigglesHelloGiggles
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The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog: Pure Imagination: Gene Wilder As Willy Wonka
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10 Iconic Gene Wilder Roles
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How Gene Wilder made 'Willy Wonka' so memorable
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Willy Wonka's Torch Passed On To Timothée Chalamet After Gene Wilder & Johnny Depp!
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Gene Wilder Had One Demand to Play Willy Wonka
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Timothee Chalamet says he wanted to emulate Gene Wilder's 'childlike playfulness' in 'Wonka' - ABC News
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This is my Gene Wilder willy wonka costume! Found all the stuff at Value Village for under 50$! First reddit post.. hope I did it right! : r/pics
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All of the Actors Who Played Willy Wonka
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My Favorite Scene: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) “Pure Imagination”
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7 Gene Wilder Quotes From 'Willy Wonka' To Make You Feel Like A Kid Again
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Remembering Gene Wilder's Best Performance: The Delightful, Devilish Willy Wonka - TheWrap