THE MUNCHKINS OF OZ. The Actors Who Played the Citizens of Munchkinland in the M.G.M. Classic, "The Wizard of Oz", Tell Their Story.

Cox, Stephen

ISBN 10: 1888952040 / ISBN 13: 9781888952049

Published by Cumberland House, Nashville, TN, 1996

About this Item

In this work, the actors who portrayed the Munchkins in the all-time classic movie, "The Wizard of Oz," tell their amazing personal stories. Here are memories of what life was like on the set, as well as their intimate glimpses of the stars. Here also are portraits of the Munchkins' lives before and after Oz, including how they were recruited, their families and their involvement in Oz-related events in recent years. The book contains photographs and illustrations. This copy is clean and solid. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, inscribed on the title page. SIGNED BY DONA MASSIN, inscribed on the half-title page. Dona Massin was the assistant choreographer who taught the Munchkins the "skip dance" on the Yellow Brick Road. SIGNED BY JERRY MAREN & ELIZABETH MAREN, inscribed on page 92. Seller Inventory # 015602

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE MUNCHKINS OF OZ. The Actors Who Played ...

Publisher: Cumberland House, Nashville, TN

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: Signed by Author and Others

Edition: First Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

A delightful look at the more than 120 tiny actors who played the role of Munchkins in the classic movie The Wizard of Oz. The book provides a fresh look at the events behind the scenes, what life was like on the Munchkinland set, how the Munchkins were recruited, and the Munchkins' lives before and after the movie.

About the Author:

STEPHEN COX is an entertainment historian and journalist. With a focus on television and movie history, he has contributed to several books about the high priests of low comedy, The Three Stooges, and is the author of several books, including The Abbott and Costello Story, The Addams Chronicles, and Cooking in Oz (with Elaine Willingham). He lives in Burbank, California.