Friday, October 26, 2018

Production 1060: Pat Walshe

Production 1060:  Pat Walshe by ric Gustafson


The Wicked Witch of the West had a companion. His name was Nikko and he was a flying monkey. Pat Walshe was born on July 26 1900. At the age of 10, Pat joined Ringling Bros Circus. He performed on Broadway with Mary Pickford but his calling was playing monkeys. Being only 3 foot 10, he was very convincing. He had no lines in the Wizard of Oz but received a on screen credit. After Oz, he kept performing with the circus. Pat Walshe died in 1991 at the age of 91
At the time of his death, he was the last surviving Oz cast member.


research help: ' The Wizard of Oz' by American Media Inc


Peace and God's Blessings. Love Ric

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