The actors who played Munchkins in the 1939 Hollywood classic The Wizard of Oz were paid only $50-100 a week, less than Toto the dog whose salary was $125. Some resorted to boosting their earnings by pimping and prostitution, even begging. They reportedly propositioned crew members, leading to wild, though unsubstantiated, tales of drunken orgies. Read more about the Munchkins and the making of the movie in A Brain. A Heart. The Nerve. (see NOVELS).
Just to say this is almost 1000 per week in 2024 currency
More than 50k per year
The dog was paid nothing
The *trainer* got 125 per week… You know for being a trainer
Thanks for the info. Either way, the Munchkins were underpaid.