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Why was Jack Haley called in to replace the actor who originally started filming the Tin Man role in "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)?

Question #150319. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Dec 15 2023.
Originally posted Dec 15 2023 10:03 AM.

pennie1478
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pennie1478
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Answer has 2 votes.

Buddy Ebsen was allergic to the aluminum powder they used for him to play Tin Man so another actor had to take over the role.

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Dec 15 2023, 12:06 PM

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Why was Jack Haley called in to replace the actor who originally started filming the Tin Man role in "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)?

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