Wizard of Oz Fact #48: The Munchkin Actors Came From Around the World
The actors who portrayed the Munchkins were recruited from various countries, including the United States, Germany, and Austria. Many were part of traveling performance troupes and had never worked on a major Hollywood film before. Their diverse backgrounds contributed to the lively and memorable atmosphere of Munchkinland, which remains one of the film’s most iconic sequences.
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Source: Parade