The film industry could have avoided a lot of tragedy if they just didn’t use so many horses— or invite the wrath of a vengeful God.
14 ‘Ben-Hur’ (1925)
While filming at the actual ancient Roman chariot racing venue Circus Maximus, the wheel of a chariot broke and the stuntman driving it died.
13 ‘Noah's Ark’ (1928)
While trying to play God and recreate “the great flood,” a ton of extras were injured, one guy lost a leg and three people died.
12 An Unknown 1929 Film
A super-famous German shepherd named Strongheart accidentally touched a hot studio light. His burn became infected, and he died a few weeks later.
11 ‘The Viking’ (1931)
Twenty-seven people died for B-roll. After the film was finished, a producer and the real-life adventurer Varick Frissell decided they needed footage of the abandoned, ice-bound ship The Viking. While filming, some dynamite on board spontaneously exploded.
10 ‘Scarface’ (1932)
Director Gaylord Lloyd was blinded...
14 ‘Ben-Hur’ (1925)
While filming at the actual ancient Roman chariot racing venue Circus Maximus, the wheel of a chariot broke and the stuntman driving it died.
13 ‘Noah's Ark’ (1928)
While trying to play God and recreate “the great flood,” a ton of extras were injured, one guy lost a leg and three people died.
12 An Unknown 1929 Film
A super-famous German shepherd named Strongheart accidentally touched a hot studio light. His burn became infected, and he died a few weeks later.
11 ‘The Viking’ (1931)
Twenty-seven people died for B-roll. After the film was finished, a producer and the real-life adventurer Varick Frissell decided they needed footage of the abandoned, ice-bound ship The Viking. While filming, some dynamite on board spontaneously exploded.
10 ‘Scarface’ (1932)
Director Gaylord Lloyd was blinded...
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