The 1997 film Titanic featured an intricate behind-the-scenes setup for the iconic grand staircase sinking scene. Filmmakers built a full-scale replica of the staircase and flooded it with thousands of gallons of water to realistically portray the ship’s interior as it filled and collapsed during the disaster. | History In Pictures

The 1997 film “Titanic” featured an elaborate behind-the-scenes construction of the grand staircase sinking scene. This involved a detailed replica of the staircase, which was meticulously flooded to create the dramatic effect of the ship’s interior filling with water. | History In Pictures