#8: The Munchkins Faced Financial Setbacks

The actors portraying the Munchkins faced not only the challenges of working under elaborate costumes but also a shocking financial setback. Leo Singer, the hiring agent responsible for assembling the Munchkin cast, engaged in a dubious practice that left the performers shortchanged in more ways than one. When some of the actors didn’t meet Singer’s height expectations, he decided to reduce his fee.

However, instead of absorbing the cost himself, he opted to withhold a staggering 50 percent of the Munchkin actors’ wages to make up for his financial loss. This unjust treatment exposed an unfortunate and exploitative side of the entertainment industry, tarnishing the otherwise enchanting production of the film. The Munchkin actors’ dedication to their roles and the film’s success make Singer’s actions all the more regrettable.