How did they find the Munchkins for 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Answer 1

Leopold von Singer (May 3, 1877 - March 5, 1951) was the source of the diminutive performers in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, the Viennese businessman organized the Singer Midgets performance troupe. He recruited diminutive individuals from all over Europe and then throughout the United States of America. He trained his performers in acting, dancing, singing and Wrestling. He was able to offer 124 well-trained performers to play Munchkin and Winged Monkey roles in the beloved 1939 movie version of "The Wizard of Oz" by MGM Studios.

Answer 2

They were characters in the book The Wizard of Oz by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919]. Dorothy's house landed in the Munchkinland part of the magical world of Oz. The first people that she met were three Munchkins, and the Good Witch of the North. And she met others as she traveled through the country, to get to the Emerald City of the Wizard of Oz.

Answer 3

Leopold von Singer (May 3, 1877 - March 5, 1951) was the source of the diminutive performers in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, the Viennese businessman organized the Singer Midgets performance troupe. He recruited diminutive individuals from all over Europe and then throughout the United States of America. He trained his performers in acting, dancing, singing and wrestling. He was able to offer 124 well-trained performers to play Munchkin and Winged Monkey roles in the beloved 1939 movie version of "The Wizard of Oz" by MGM Studios.

Answer 4

The reputation of the Singer Midgets was a compelling reason for choosing them to act the parts of the Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, the Singer Midgets were organized by Viennese businessman Leopold von Singer (May 3, 1877 - May 5, 1951). The troupe owner/operator trained his performers in acting, dancing, singing and wrestling. He recruited his performers from throughout Europe and the United States of America. He had a worldwide reputation for quality entertainment.

Answer 5

The Singer Midgets was a company that brought together many midget performers together in Vienna, Austria. It was formed by Leopold von Singer [May 3, 1877-March 5, 1951]. Singer was from a prominent Viennese family. He therefore could afford to have midgets from all over Europe perform in the Liliputstaadt ['midget city'] that he built at the 'Venice in Vienna' amusement park, and in performances throughout Europe.

Ultimately, the company ended up relocating to the United States of America. During the First World War, Singer relocated his family and his performers to the United States of America. The Singer Midgets all were trained and experienced in acting, dancing and singing. So they were logical choices for the many Munchkin roles that needed to be filled for the beloved 1939 film version of 'The Wizard of Oz'.

Answer 6

The reputation of the Singer Midgets was a compelling reason for choosing them to act the parts of the Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz."

Specifically, the Singer Midgets were organized by Viennese businessman Leopold von Singer (May 3, 1877 - May 5, 1951). The troupe owner/operator trained his performers in acting, dancing, singing and wrestling. He recruited his performers from throughout Europe and the United States of America. He had a worldwide reputation for quality entertainment.