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Wizard of Oz Munchkin Theory Explained
The 1939 Wizard of Oz film's 'munchkin' figure was actually a bird, not a suicide.
In brief
The 1939 Wizard of Oz film's 'munchkin' figure was actually a bird, not a suicide. The 'munchkin suicide' theory was debunked as a misinterpretation of a live bird used in the 1939 Wizard of Oz film set. Originally reported by LADbible.
Munchkin Suicide Theory
Viewers questioned a conspiracy theory about a 1939 Wizard of Oz film scene.
The 'Munchkin' Figure
The black figure in the trees was misinterpreted as a human, not a bird.
MGM's Explanation
MGM used live birds from the Los Angeles Zoo to create natural-looking forest sets.
Misinterpreted Bird
Viewers thought the bird moved like a human, but it was a live bird on set.
Set Accidents
Two actors crashed when wires broke and a stunt double suffered leg injuries.
Theory Debunked
The 'munchkin suicide' theory was a misinterpretation of a live bird used in the 1939 film.
“A resident OZ expert here in the office has given what we think is the scene a close look and the most he could find was a large, colorful bird toward the rear of the forest set, a bird that viewers might be misinterpreting as the mystery man.”
The big picture
The 'munchkin suicide' theory was debunked as a misinterpretation of a live bird used in the 1939 Wizard of Oz film set.
