Geheimauftrag Hollywood (1981)

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Under the Rainbow is a 1981 American comedy film directed by Steve Rash and starring Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher, Eve Arden, and Billy Barty. Set in 1938, the film's plot is loosely based on the gathering of little people in a Hollywood hotel to audition for roles as Munchkins in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Jerry Maren, who had a role as a Munchkin in the original film, also appears in Under the Rainbow. Filming locations include the original Culver Hotel, which was used by Munchkin actors during the filming of The Wizard of Oz.

Production

Fred Bauer, Steve Rash and Ed Cohen had previously made The Buddy Holly Story together. In November 1979 the filmmakers announced they had signed a deal with the newly formed Orion Pictures to make the movie with Chevy Chase to star. Production was delayed due to an impending actors strike. "The heart of the film is that no person's dream is too big or too small," said Bauer.

The production marked the first film role of several actors, including Phil Fondacaro and Debbie Lee Carrington. Jerry Maren, who played the small role of Smokey in this film, had previously played a member of the Lollipop Guild in The Wizard of Oz.

Some location filming occurred at the Culver Hotel, where the actors playing Munchkins had actually stayed during the production of The Wizard of Oz. Filming took over four months. Various reasons were given including the lack of acting experience among the little people, and Chase's depression following the death of Douglas Kenney (something Chase denied).

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