<P> The scene where Idgie goes to collect honey from a beehive for Ruth was originally intended to be performed by a stunt double . However, after the latter backed out at the last minute, Masterson volunteered to do it herself . The footage of her covered in a swarm of live bees is seen in the final version of the film . </P> <P> The steam locomotive used in the film is A&WP 290, then in use pulling steam excursions for the New Georgia Railroad . </P> <P> The film was given a limited release in the US on December 27, 1991, opening in five theaters . It got a wide release four weeks later on January 24, 1992, in 673 theaters . It ran for 19 weeks in total, with its widest release having been 1,331 theaters . </P> <P> The film grossed a total of $82,418,501 in the United States alone, and took in $37,000,000 outside the US, bringing the total to $119,418,501 worldwide . In its opening weekend it earned $105,317, and at its wide release opening weekend it earned $5,235,940, which was 6.4 percent of its total gross . According to Box Office Mojo, it ranked at no . 11 for all films released in the US in 1991, and no . 5 for PG ‐ 13 rated films released that year . </P>

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