The modern era of film safety was born from a 1928 massacre on the set of Noah’s Ark (1928). To capture the Great Flood, director Michael Curtiz released 600,000 gallons of water onto 7,500 unsuspecting extras.
When warned of the danger, Curtiz simply remarked that the cast would have to take their chances. The resulting carnage left dozens injured and three people dead.
Producer Darryl F. Zanuck later dismissed the tragedy as part of show business. This catastrophe finally forced Hollywood to implement its first safety regulations.
@bectu ANYBODY on this thread going to be in Northern California July 21-23, and willing to share their views on this topic?
Interlock Media is filming a documentary on health & wellness in the film industry and would love your thoughts...
If so email me at [email protected]
@paulfeig ANYBODY on this thread going to be in Northern California July 21-23, and willing to share their views on this topic?
Interlock Media is filming a documentary on health & wellness in the film industry and would love your thoughts...
If so email me at [email protected]
Sleep is a "pillar of health"... depriving workers in the motion picture industry (and healthcare , etc) is a glaring example of risk being greater than benefit. #sleep