Newly surfaced deleted scenes of Mrs Doubtfire will break your heart
The classic family comedy Mrs Doubtfire has warmed hearts since it landed on screens back in 1993. For years Robin Williams has delighted kids and adults with his antics as the titular housekeeper in the light-hearted and charming film.
But now newly surfaced deleted scenes show the film could have been a lot sadder. Even heartbreaking.
One scene shows Williams’ daughter in spelling bee before being distracted by her parents arguing in the crowd. In an emotional talk, she asks her dad why he can’t be Mrs Doubtfire again.
“Life’s more real and wonderful than [acting all day],” Williams says. “Acting... it’s nice but it’s a job.”
In another heartbreaking scene, Williams and Field are shown in a brutal argument after Fields’ realises Williams is Mrs Doubtfire. The children are upstairs listening to every word.
While the film will always be remembered for the comic genius of Robin Williams, and the classic moments will always remain hilarious, it shows just how close the movie was to becoming a story of divorce and family heartache.
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