Major Accidents That Happened On The Set of a Film

The Wizard of Oz

As historical as The Wizard of Oz is, it didn’t make its official Hollywood debut without a few injuries sustained by the cast. Margaret Hamilton suffered second and third-degree burns due to the lights on the set superheating the standing surfaces. Additionally, Buddy Ebsen, the original Tin Man, suffered permanent lung damage and scarring due to the silver makeup that was used to cover his face being somewhat corrosive. 

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The More You Know

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