is it true that someone died during the wizard of oz? i heard that you can see someone hang themself in a part of the movie.
2007-03-23 12:00:17 · 8 answers · asked by Liz S 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Did a Munchkin hang himself on the set of The Wizard of Oz?:
Another very popular Urban Legend, especially in recent years, is whether or not one of the Munchkin actors hanged himself during filming. Once again, this rumor is NOT true. This so-called scene is said to have taken place during the Tin Woodman sequence in the film when Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodman head off down the yellow brick road. In the background a large object can be seen. If you watch the film on a big screen or with a good quality video/DVD you will see that it's nothing more than a large bird flapping its wings. Most critics and fans alike agree it's a crane. Several birds from the Los Angeles Zoo were brought onto the set during this sequence to give it a more outdoors feel. One of the best explanations I've seen for this "rumor" can be found on the internet at: http://www.snopes.com/movies/films/ozsuicid.htm.
Not sure how reliable this site is...
2007-03-23 12:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not true. If you watch the movie, during one of the scenes with the little people you can see movement in the trees, but it's just a bird flying away.
2007-03-23 19:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Delusions of Grandeur 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who u ask....some say it was a munchkin....but others say thats just a rumor...and it was a prop falling over....i guess u just have to watch it and see for yourself....its when the witch catches scarecrow on fire......have fun
2007-03-23 19:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by Kris R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch it yourself, it's not true at all. I doesn't even look like it if you watch in slow motion very closely. Just a guy in a bird suit.
2007-03-23 19:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if anyone died during the movie, but I'm postive someone is hanging themselves (I think after they meet the TinMan)
2007-03-23 19:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by emilie hope 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's true. In the far back of the scene, you can see someone being hanged.
2007-03-23 19:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Crazy Lady Sadie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes,you can.It's kinda creepy though for a scene that has munchkins singing !
2007-03-23 19:03:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've heard that but never looked for it so I dont know if its true or not . Check at http://www.snopes.com .
2007-03-23 19:05:50 · answer #8 · answered by Marc Hall 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋