There are some secrets behind the Tin Man's makeup and character...
As you know Buddy Ebsen was supposed to be the tin man, but had an extreme reaction to the aluminum dust in his makeup and nearly died. Jack Haley got an eye infection from the aluminum paste, which turned out to be
poisonous.
Jack Haley, Tin Man, along with Dorothy's friends, were banned from the MGM canteen as they were alarming. They also had to eat in their dressing rooms during breaks because their
costumes scared the diners in the MGM cafeteria. The Tin Man's oil was really chocolate sauce since real oil didn't show up
sufficiently on film.
You can see wrinkles in the Tin Man’s pants, which betrays the fantasy that he’s made of metal.
poisonous.
Jack Haley, Tin Man, along with Dorothy's friends, were banned from the MGM canteen as they were alarming. They also had to eat in their dressing rooms during breaks because their
costumes scared the diners in the MGM cafeteria. The Tin Man's oil was really chocolate sauce since real oil didn't show up
sufficiently on film.
You can see wrinkles in the Tin Man’s pants, which betrays the fantasy that he’s made of metal.