 During the sinking in a prerelease version seen in November 97, there was a  short scene with the Strausses (The older couple later seen on the bed). Mrs.  Strauss is offered a place on the boats, but refuses to leave her husband,  and Mr. Strauss refuses to take a place before the other men. You can see the  tail end of the shot in the final film, with the two of them walking away  after this exchange. Other things that were longer in this version were the  opening on the sea floor, where more artifacts are seen, as well as Roses  search for the handcuff key (she is shown looking through more drawers, etc.)