Cry-Baby (1990) Johnny Depp Screen Used 1955 Harley Model K
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Cry-Baby (1990) Johnny Depp Screen Used 1955 Harley Davidson Model K Acquired From Production W/Letter of Authenticity (Museum Exhibited) - This 1955 Harley Davidson Model K was screen used in the production of the cult classic 1990 film, Cry-Baby, directed by John Waters and starring Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp stars as teen rebel "Cry-Baby" Wade Walker, whose ability to shed a single tear excites all the girls. Walker falls in love with the "good girl" and fights her ex-boyfriend when he comes for revenge, a climactic scene in which his bike is crashed and burned. This is an iconic cinema vehicle as according to the letter of provenance this was used throughout filming in principal photography on location in Maryland and in second unit photography in Los Angeles. While multiple vehicles and mock-ups may be used in the production of a motion picture, this motorcycle has strong provenance. This motorcycle was acquired at the end of filming by Josh Spring, who worked as Best Boy Electric on the film (credited) and acquired the bike directly from the picture car coordinator Frank Tamburo (credited). The motorcycle comes with a letter of provenance from Spring and a Maryland title in Spring's name. Since the filming the tachymeter was changed for a speedometer, and a chain guard was added so it could be driven. The bike is currently housed in a museum in the Midwest, and was recently displayed at the Philadelphia Auto Show. The bike is in fantastic, screen used condition. The bike has all of the parts and should run and drive. The motorcycle has been used as a display piece for many years, and the Academy of Motion Pictures Museum inquired about adding this iconic piece to their John Waters Exhibit. Shipping will be at the expense of the buyer, and the auction house will help facilitate shipping arrangements, if necessary.
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Cry-Baby (1990) Johnny Depp Screen Used 1955 Harley Model K
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