Priscilla Montgomery
Priscilla Montgomery | |
|---|---|
| Born | Priscilla Ann Montgomery July 19, 1929 Alhambra, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Priscilla Clark |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1934–1947 |
| Spouse |
Revelle Clark
(m. 1949; died 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
Priscilla Ann Montgomery (born July 19, 1929) is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for her role as a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz (1939) and as a dancer in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) in which she appeared with James Stewart. Montgomery also danced in The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) in which she appeared with Cary Grant.
Early and personal life
Montgomery was born in 1929 and was raised in Alhambra, California.[1] During the Great Depression, her mother encouraged her to have an acting career at a young age.[1] She then went to Whittier College.[1] After two years of studying, Montgomery left the college to marry Revelle "Bud" Clark in 1949.[1] They had two daughters, Cynthia and Carolyn.[1] Their marriage lasted until Clark's death in 2023.[1]
Career
Montgomery was cast as a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz (1939) after being chosen from the Bud Murray Dance Studio in Los Angeles.[1][2] She later starred in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and in Our Gang.[2] In 2007, she was invited to partake in the unveiling of a star for the munchkins on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | George White's Scandals | Meglin Kiddie Dancer | Uncredited | |
| 1937 | Rushin' Ballet | Dancer | Uncredited | |
| 1937 | Our Gang Follies of 1938 | Girl with 'T' on Sweater | Uncredited | |
| 1938 | Aladdin's Lantern | Tap Dancer | Uncredited | |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Munchkin | [1] | |
| 1939 | Time Out for Lessons | Dancer | Uncredited | |
| 1941 | Ye Olde Minstrels | Dancer | ||
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life | Dancer | [1] | |
| 1947 | The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer | [1] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Hogan, Kate; Cox, Stephen (November 27, 2024). "Priscilla Montgomery Clark Was a Munchkin in "Wizard of Oz "When She Was 10. Now 95, She's One of the Last Surviving Stars (Exclusive)". Yahoo Entertainment. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ a b Novak, Lauren (November 30, 2024). "Priscilla Montgomery Clark, a Munchkin in 'Wizard of Oz,' Is One of the Last Surviving Stars". Remind. Retrieved March 16, 2025.