I Married a Munchkin
Originally released in 1994. I Married a Munchkin is a documentary film. directed by Tom Palazzolo. At just 34 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carla Beesbor, Amy Garvey, and Tom Palazzolo
Synopsis
Chesterton, Indiana's annual WIZARD OF OZ parade (as well as their many Oz-themed festivities) provides the backdrop for I MARRIED A MUNCHKIN, Tom Palazzolo's study of the life and career of Mary Ellen St. Aubin. Self-described as "normal, but little," Mary Ellen details her early start in show business as a performer in an all-dwarf vaudeville act, her brief appearance in 1946's THREE WISE FOOLS, her 1948 marriage to former Munchkin Parnell St. Aubin and their subsequent retirement from entertainment to run a bar (called the Midget Club) in the South Side of Chicago. Two other former Munchkins (Margaret Pellegrini and Clarence Swensen) briefly appear among the day's revelry. Also included is a postscript (shot some time after the initial film) featuring Mary Ellen briefly describing the original size of her role in THREE WISE FOOLS, which originally featured a line and an ill-fated "flying" effect. - Tom Fritsche
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1994
32 years ago
Runtime
0h 34m
34 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carla Beesbor
as Dorothy Braid Contest Winner
Amy Garvey
as Dorothy Braid Contest Winner
Tom Palazzolo
as Himself
Margaret Pellegrini
as Sleepyhead
Mary Ellen St. Aubin
as Herself
Patty Swenson
as Herself
Elizabeth Berrington
as Herself
Karl 'Karchy' Kosiczky
as Himself
Ozma Baum Mantele
as Ozma
Jerry Maren
as Himself
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Married a Munchkin about?
Chesterton, Indiana's annual WIZARD OF OZ parade (as well as their many Oz-themed festivities) provides the backdrop for I MARRIED A MUNCHKIN, Tom Palazzolo's study of the life and career of Mary E...
Who directed I Married a Munchkin?
I Married a Munchkin was directed by Tom Palazzolo.
How long is I Married a Munchkin?
I Married a Munchkin has a runtime of 0 hours and 34 minutes (34 minutes total).
When was I Married a Munchkin released?
I Married a Munchkin was released on January 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Married a Munchkin?
The main cast of I Married a Munchkin includes Carla Beesbor, Amy Garvey, Tom Palazzolo, Margaret Pellegrini, Mary Ellen St. Aubin.