I Married a Munchkin
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
Top Cast
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Dorothy Braid Contest Winner
Amy Garvey
Dorothy Braid Contest Winner
Tom Palazzolo
Himself
Margaret Pellegrini
Sleepyhead
Mary Ellen St. Aubin
Herself
Patty Swenson
Herself
Elizabeth Berrington
Herself
Karl 'Karchy' Kosiczky
Himself
Ozma Baum Mantele
Ozma
Jerry Maren
Himself
Nels P. Nelson
Himself
Meinhardt Raabe
Himself
Betty Tanner
Herself
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Palazzolo
- Original Score
- Mike Colligan
- Original Title
- I Married a Munchkin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Palazzolo
Mike Colligan
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Palazzolo
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 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
Who directed I Married a Munchkin?
I Married a Munchkin was directed by Tom Palazzolo.
Who stars in I Married a Munchkin?
The principal cast of I Married a Munchkin includes Carla Beesbor, Amy Garvey, Tom Palazzolo, Margaret Pellegrini, Mary Ellen St. Aubin.
When was I Married a Munchkin released and how long is it?
I Married a Munchkin was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for I Married a Munchkin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Married a Munchkin was composed by Mike Colligan.