Oz page 10

Oz page 10 by ric Gustafson


On November 10 1938, the Culver City Hotel became a very busy place. One hundred and twenty four little people descended on the hotel. They were hired to play the Munchkins in the Wizard of Oz. They were from all over the country, small towns and big cities. They were excited to be there partly because many had never seen another small person like themselves before.
The Munchkin actors and actresses were paid $ 50 a week which was a decent wage at that time. In 1997, surviving Munchkins gathered at the Culver City Hotel for a reunion.


research help: ' The Wizard of Oz a CBS tradition' by CBS Watch Publications


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric