Elaine Merk Binder, actress of Munchkin in the magician of Oz, died at 94 years old

Elaine Merk Binder died. Binder was one of the original stars of The Oz assistant. She was born on December 19, 1930. In 1939, at only eight years old, she played one of the munchkins Oz assistant.
Oz assistant continued to be One of the most influential films of his time. Famous for mixing black and white and colors, it is studied today as a brilliant example of early color film and its capacities. The film won two Oscars, including the best original song and the best original partition, and was nominated for the best film.
About ChatBinder died. She was 94 years old. She died on September 21 and is survived by a son, a daughter and six grandchildren.
Brand Binder Elaine’s career
Binder, formerly Elaine Merk, began his career in the short film of 1937 Rhythm meeting. She then played support roles in several other features, in particular Tom Sawyer’s adventures And the more, before entering Muchkinland in what would be his role of deepest cinema to date.
Binder continued to be credited in only two following films Oz assistant. These are The star manufacturer And Barnyard FolliesThe latter was released in 1940. She then left acting, leaving His career relegated to Just Child acting.
She had a recent presence in the Wizard of Oz community. A documentary in 2024 Mysteries of Oz: 85 questions answered Included Binder in an interview. It has now marked his last appearance in the film.
The binder is preceded by almost all Wizard of Oz distribution members. The main members of the distribution, including Judy Garland, Frank Morgan and Ray Bulger, all died decades ago. As one of the youngest actors in the film, Binder continued in the next century.
Oz’s inheritance assistant continues today
Last year really showed that the inheritance of Oz assistant is still very much alive today. 2024 saw the release of Naughty: the first partAn adaptation of half of the musical of the scene Wizard of Oz Spin off. This film has done really well and is followed by Bad: for good This year.
While Binder herself may not have had an extremely notable career, his memory can be recalled through the existing love of Oz assistant. The next release of Bad: for good gives the public yet another chance to appreciate Oz assistantIncluding Binder’s performance in the coming weeks.

Oz assistant
- Release date
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August 25, 1939
- Execution time
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102 minutes
- Director
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Victor Fleming
- Writers
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Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson, Noel Langley, L. Frank Baum
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Judy Garland
Dorothy Gale
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Ray Bolger
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