The Munchkins of Oz Author:Stephen Cox In November 1938, a crowd of over 120 tiny actors ambled through the gates of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios in Hollywood. They were about to become Munchkins in the classic film The Wizard of Oz. This most popular and acclaimed film made the reputations of Judy Garland and many others by, ironically, the diminutive actors and actresses who peopled... more » Munchkinland weren't even listed in the credits. Most of us have never even heard their names but now their story is told, as thirty ex-Munchkins reveal their amazing personal stories. This book offers brand-new perspectives on the filming of the movie and what went on behind the scenes. We learn about life on the set, how they were recruited, intimate memories of the stars and the Munchkins' lives before and after Oz. Over 300 photographs, many never before published, illustrate and enhance the lively text« less