The Munchkins of Oz: Revised and Expanded
Stephen Cox
In November 1938 a crowd of more than 120 tiny actors ambled through the gates of Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Studios in Hollywood and headed for the set of The Wizard of Oz, one of America's all-time classic movies. They were about to become known as Munchkins.
Few movies have achieved the popularity and acclaim of The Wizard of Oz. It made the reputation of Judy Garland and many others, but ironically, the diminutive actors and actresses who peopled Munchkinland were not even listed in the credits. Few people even knew their names. In this revised and expanded edition of The Munchkins of Oz, their story is told as thirty former Munchkins share their amazing personal stories.
The Munchkins of Oz offers a fresh perspective on the filming of The Wizard of Oz and what went on behind the scenes. We learn about life on the Munchkinland set, how they were recruited, intimate memories of the stars, and the Munchkins' lives before and after Oz. More than 300 photos illustrate and enhance the lively text.
 | STEPHEN COX is a freelance writer currently living in Los Angeles. He has written more than a dozen successful books on film and television, including The Munchkins of Oz, Here’s Johnny! The Munsters, The Addams Chronicles, The Abbott & Costello Story, Dreaming of Jeannie, and Here on Gilligan’s Isle. Cox worked closely with Buddy Ebsen as researcher and editor for the actor’s autobiography, The Other Side of Oz, in 1993. |
$18.95, Paperback
ISBN-10: 1-58182-269-3 (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 978-1-58182-269-4 (Paperback)
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