The Wizard of Oz Munchkin
Elaine Merk Binder Lifeless at 94
September 21, 2025 5:35pm PDT
Elaine Merk Binder, who famously carried out one of many Munchkins in “The Wizard of Oz,” is useless.
Elaine handed away on Sunday…in keeping with her daughter, Annette Phillips. The reason for loss of life is unknown.
A lot of the actors who performed the Munchkin within the 1939 movie are useless… Elaine was one of many previous few who have been nonetheless alive.
Elaine tried the “Oz the Wizard” technique in 1938… and she or he was considered one of eight Munchickens who danced and sang within the movie.
Elaine’s daughter says she appeared within the movie throughout her efficiency of “Come Out, Come Out”… She is being staged within the second small home on the steps. Simply earlier than they enter “off to see the wizard,” Elaine might be thought of one of many eight dancers within the rear pavilion, sporting a darkish inexperienced costume and hat.
Elaine turned 8 whereas filming on the MGM lot.
Elaine as soon as recollects… “I attempted it on the ‘Witch of Oz’ Munchkin. It was scary for me. It was my first massive name for women at main studios. ”
She was 94 years previous.
RIP
