He understood the spirit of Willy Wonka from the start, even insisting upon the devious entrance where he walks with a cane before somersaulting on the carpet. Wilder’s portrayal of Wonka was ...

Here's what he had to say: "If I play that part, I want to come out with a cane, and that something ... Wilder didn't just read the script for "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and enjoy ...