Hollywood’s Darkest Moments: The Shocking Scandals And Tragedies Of The Entertainment Industry
The Importance of Training and Experience On Set
The 1941 Western “They Died With Their Boots On” filming was notoriously dangerous, resulting in the deaths of three stunt persons (extras with no stunt experience, according to IMDb) in the first few days of filming.
One stuntperson even impaled himself on a sword when he was knocked off his horse. A total of 80 injuries were also reported. These tragic deaths highlight the risks that stunt people face to entertain audiences. That said, remembering the sacrifices they make and advocating for safer working conditions on film sets is important.
Next: A devastating end.
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