Did they use a cardboard cut out for Mandy patinkin in The Princess Bride?

That's a funny question! It's a common rumor, but no, Mandy Patinkin was actually present on set for filming "The Princess Bride."

The rumor probably arose because of the fact that Patinkin's character, Westley, is only on-screen for a relatively short time compared to the other main characters. However, he was definitely there, and he did all his own stunts!

It's possible that some of the scenes were shot with a stand-in for certain angles or action sequences, but there's no evidence of a full-fledged cardboard cutout being used.