- Paperback: 225 pages
- Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing; 3rd edition, revised edition (May 13 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1581822693
- ISBN-13: 978-1581822694
- Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 20 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 581 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Popular showbiz historian Cox departs from his usual fare of hokey TV shows like The Munsters and I Dream of Jeannie to revise and retitle his 1989 book about the midgets who impersonated the Munchkins in the 1939 Hollywood classic The Wizard of Oz. Cox tells where they came from (many were European immigrants, and the core of their ranks were professional performers from the troupe Singer's Midgets), how they fared during filming (Toto got paid more per week than any of them), what they did off the set (nothing like the carousing Judy Garland told Jack Paar about 20 years later), and what thereafter became of those among them who stayed in show business. Sidebars on the major regular-sized Wizard participants and other pertinent topics fill out the text, and a huge helping of riveting photos ensures that this item will be heavily browsed for years to come. Ray Olson
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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.
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Great book! Great pictures! Great stories!,
By Harvey187 "Harvey187" (East Coast) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Munchkins of Oz (Paperback)
I first read this book when the first edition came out, and was really impressed with the depth in which the author went to gather the information for this book -- hours spent locating and contacting the surviving Munchkins, all the interviews that took place, etc. This is NOT one of my favorite movies, by any means, but I always liked the first seen in Oz, where Dorothy meets the Munchkins, and this book really showed you who these people were and how they managed to get into the movie. Alot of great pictures help make the book really stand out. With each reissue (this is the third edition of the book), the author is able to provide a little bit more information on the Munchkin actors and actresses, and provides additional pictures to keep the experience of the book fresh. I would highly recommend not just this edition, but the two previous editions if you are able to find them. A great read!
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The Lollipop Guild Lives,
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This review is from: The Munchkins of Oz (Paperback)
This is probably the most interesting Oz book in my collection. Finally someone reveals who these little people are, and in such an entertaining manner. I couldn't put this book down. I've read so many books about Prod. 1060, aka "The Wizard of Oz" (MGM) which are dry and stale. This book puts the whole experience into perspective and provides a human side to the Munchkin actors. I'm glad to hear some of them survive. The photographs in here are glorious. The color photography jumps out at you. Bravo to Steven Cox for doing such a handsome job and such a respectful job with "The Munchkins of Oz." If you want a book on Oz that is unique--this is the one.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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A big tribute to a tiny few,
By john sforza - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Munchkins of Oz (Paperback)
"The Munchkins of Oz" is a fascinating book, the first of many Oz installments to shed light upon the unsung inhabitants of Munchkinland and their contributions to one of the greatest movies ever to cyclone out of Hollywood.Steve Cox shows a candid reverence for his topic, having befriended many of the little people who guided Dorothy on her way to the Emerald City. Most importantly, Cox gives real-life, human stature to a unique group of entertainers who were regarded as little more than film extras for decades, and he tells their story with emotion, humor and refreshing frankness, which makes for a very easy read. Through his extensive research, Cox finally puts the "Under the Rainbow" rumors in their proper perspective, demonstrating that the Singer Midgets were hardworking, professional actors (before and after Oz) who, as a result of Tinseltown's gossipy lore, bore the brunt of an escalating bad reputation over the years. Lots of great anecdotes and interesting bits about the movie itself, and the all-star cast as well. Also abundant are current-day updates on the lives of the miniature performers, who are finally enjoying a long-overdue nod from an industry which too often overlooks its stars of yesteryear. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Great book! Great pictures! Great stories!,
By Harvey187 "Harvey187" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Munchkins of Oz (Paperback)
I first read this book when the first edition came out, and was really impressed with the depth in which the author went to gather the information for this book -- hours spent locating and contacting the surviving Munchkins, all the interviews that took place, etc. This is NOT one of my favorite movies, by any means, but I always liked the first seen in Oz, where Dorothy meets the Munchkins, and this book really showed you who these people were and how they managed to get into the movie. Alot of great pictures help make the book really stand out. With each reissue (this is the third edition of the book), the author is able to provide a little bit more information on the Munchkin actors and actresses, and provides additional pictures to keep the experience of the book fresh. I would highly recommend not just this edition, but the two previous editions if you are able to find them. A great read!
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