#34: The Scenes That Had to Be Cut Out
The Wizard of Oz, with its iconic 101-minute running time, is a cinematic masterpiece, but its original cut extended to the two-hour mark. As a result, several scenes, including some rather intriguing ones, ended up on the cutting room floor. Among these deleted scenes is a particularly fascinating moment when the Tin Man is transformed into a human beehive by the Wicked Witch.
In this whimsical yet bizarre sequence, the Tin Man becomes a living beehive, but the bees’ efforts to sting him result in bent stingers, forcing them to flee in defeat. While these deleted scenes offer a glimpse into the film’s creative process, it’s the final, streamlined version of The Wizard of Oz that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences for generations, making it a timeless classic in the world of cinema.