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Who were the members of the Lullaby League?

Who were the members of the Lullaby League?

Apperences

  • The Wizard of Oz.
  • Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (Ojo the Unlucky, Sister Sister)

Who played the Lullaby League in The Wizard of Oz?

Everyone knows about the Munchkins, portrayed by 124 pituitary midgets in the 1939 film starring Judy Garland. These days, the word “Munchkin” — now included in some dictionaries — is synonymous with small.

Is anyone from The Wizard of Oz still alive?

Jerry Maren, 99, was the last surviving member of the group of actors who played munchkins in the classic 1939 film. Jerry Maren, the last surviving munchkin from The Wizard of Oz, has died aged 99. Boasting an entertainment career that spanned more than 70 years, Maren died at a nursing home in San Diego.

Which Munchkin died in The Wizard of Oz?

Jerry Maren

Jerry Maren
Died May 24, 2018 (aged 98) La Jolla, California, U.S.
Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Occupation Actor
Years active 1938–2016

What was really in the background as Dorothy and her pals are skipping down the yellow brick road?

That dark spot in the background as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man skip down the yellow brick road? It was a bird — MGM had a bunch of exotic birds around the set to make the background look interesting.

What are Dorothy’s shoes called?

The ruby slippers are the magic pair of shoes worn by Dorothy Gale as played by Judy Garland in the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film The Wizard of Oz. Because of their iconic stature, the ruby slippers are among the most valuable items of film memorabilia.

Did Toto get paid more than Dorothy?

As the story goes, “For the movie ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ Judy Garland was paid $35 a week while Toto received $125 a week.”