Wizard of Oz Set Accident: Margaret Hamilton's Third-Degree Burns Unveiled
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- Margaret Hamilton faced severe burns on the 'Oz' set in 1939.
- A fiery scene caused second and third-degree burns to Hamilton.
- Toxic makeup was quickly removed to prevent further injury.
- The accident exposed poor safety standards on early film sets.
- Hamilton took six weeks to fully recover from her injuries.
- Despite the mishap, Hamilton remained proud of her iconic role.
- The mishap highlighted harsh filming conditions of the past.