Billy Curtis was the main reason for Judy Garland's comment that the
Munchkins were "little drunks." He made several passes at her during
the production, to which she responded "Mother wouldn't
approve.".
We stand in for any kid entitled to a stand-in. Result is fewer kids,
fewer kids' mothers and fewer teachers on the set. And when there's a
stunt to be done, we can do it. - explaining how important "little
people" are to the film industry
