DEBBIE REYNOLDS: The Auction on Jun 18, 2011 by Profiles in History in CA - Page 7
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Marilyn Monroe "Subway" dress, from The Seven Year ItchJoanne Woodward dress from The Three Faces of EveDebbie Reynolds gown from How the West Was Won
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DEBBIE REYNOLDS: The Auction

For over 50 years screen legend Debbie Reynolds has been collecting and preserving Hollywood costumes and props from Academy Award winning films including Gone With the Wind, Ben Hur, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music and Casablanca. This colossal collection includes garments designed by Travilla, Travis Banton and Edith Head some of the industry?s most renowned costume designers and were worn by film icons Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Charlton Heston, Greta Garbo, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Gene Kelly, Richard Burton and more. The Debbie Reynolds Collection is deemed to be the most significant collection of Hollywood costumes and props since the liquidation of the MGM and FOX studios in the 1970?s. The entire collection contains over 3,500 costumes, 20,000 original photographs, several thousand original movie posters, original costume sketches and hundreds of key props from film history. Profiles in History plans to sell this massive collection through a series of auctions starting with this one on June 18, 2011. There will be almost 600 of Debbie?s very best and most historic costumes and props including the most famous costume in screen history with an estimated value of 1 to 2 million dollars, Marilyn Monroe's ?subway? dress from The Seven-Year Itch. Other highlights include: - Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (20th Century-Fox, 1953) Marilyn Monroe costume worn as Lorelei Lee: signature red sequin dress from ?Just Two Little Girls from Little Rock? opening musical number, designed by Travilla. - The Sound of Music (20th Century-Fox, 1965) Julie Andrews brown jumper and blouse with original guitar, from ?Do-Re-Mi?. - Charlie Chaplin ?Tramp character? signature bowler top hat. - The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939) Judy Garland?s ?Dorothy? original blue and white gingham test dress with puff-sleeved white blouse from the first two weeks of filming, designed by Adrian, plus the matching fabled ruby slippers in the ?Arabian test? pattern. And much, much more.
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Paul Henreid shirt from Now, Voyager: Paul Henreid "Jerry Durrance" ivory cotton shirt from Now, Voyager. (Warner Bros., 1942) Ivory cotton stud and cuff link shirt. Warner Bros. label handwritten "7-24-42 493 P. Henreid D. KENNEDY 22389-
0148: Paul Henreid shirt from Now, VoyagerEst. US$300-US$500
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Norma Shearer wrap from Her Cardboard Lover: Norma Shearer "Consuelo Croyden" beaded evening wrap from Her Cardboard Lover. (MGM, 1942) Gold lamé evening wrap adorned with purple bugle beads, silver sequins and silver bullion around neck and do
0149: Norma Shearer wrap from Her Cardboard LoverEst. US$1,500-US$1,800
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Richard Burton jacket from My Cousin Rachel: Richard Burton "Philip Ashley" charcoal grey jacket from My Cousin Rachel. (TCF, 1942) Charcoal grey period jacket with 20th Century Fox label typed "A-684/R. Burton/38/3-41-3-3358." Also has M. B
0150: Richard Burton jacket from My Cousin RachelEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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Orson Welles coat, pants and shirt from Jane Eyre: Orson Welles "Edward Rochester" Gray blue wool top coat, pants and shirt from Jane Eyre. (TCF, 1943) Gray blue wool period topcoat with velvet collar and buttons worn by Orson Welles as "Edward Roches
0151: Orson Welles coat, pants and shirt from Jane EyreEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Margaret O'Brien plaid dress from Jane Eyre: Margaret O'Brien "Adele Varens" plaid dress from Jane Eyre. (TCF, 1943) Grey ribbed satin dress, orange plaid details and orange velvet piping with matching cape. Handwritten label "39434 M. O'BRIEN"
0153: Margaret O'Brien plaid dress from Jane EyreEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Peggy Ann Garner grey dress from Jane Eyre: Peggy Ann Garner "Younger Jane Eyre" grey dress from Jane Eyre. (TCF, 1943) Grey wool crepe dress with self collar. Handwritten label "394-19 GARNER DOUBLE" and stamped "2 85 1 1177." Worn by Peggy An
0154: Peggy Ann Garner grey dress from Jane EyreEst. US$400-US$600
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Lena Horne velvet dress from Stormy Weather: Lena Horne "Selina Rogers" green velvet dress from Stormy Weather. (TCF, 1943) Green velvet dress with gathered waist, buckle-back and ermine collar. Internal handwritten label, "1017 L. Horn 39525."
0155: Lena Horne velvet dress from Stormy WeatherEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Dame May Whitty period dress from Gaslight: Dame May Whitty "Miss Thwaites" period dress from Gaslight. (MGM, 1944) Three-piece brown wool crepe period dress and jacket with black embroidery and beading finished with pompom fringe. Typed label
0156: Dame May Whitty period dress from GaslightEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Ingrid Bergman dressing gown from Gaslight: Ingrid Bergman "Paula Alquist" blue satin dressing gown from Gaslight. (MGM, 1944) Blue satin dressing gown with silver thread. Max Berman's label. Worn by Ingrid Bergman as "Paula Alquist" in the sce
0157: Ingrid Bergman dressing gown from GaslightEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Ingrid Bergman period dress with hat from Gaslight: Ingrid Bergman "Paula Alquist" tan wool crepe period dress with hat from Gaslight. (MGM, 1944) Tan wool crepe two-piece period dress with buttons down front and brown scarf. Handwritten label "1311-68
0158: Ingrid Bergman period dress with hat from GaslightEst. US$8,000-US$12,000
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Prop dress of "hidden jewels" from Gaslight: Prop dress of "hidden jewels" from Gaslight. (MGM, 1945) Extremely heavy period dress with faux pearls and jewels, heavily decorated in brocade and gold bullion. No label. Jewel pieces have been remov
0159: Prop dress of "hidden jewels" from GaslightEst. US$8,000-US$12,000
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Promotional plaque for Gaslight: Promotional plaque for Gaslight. Gold wooden promotional plaque for Gaslight (MGM, 1944). Center medallion reads "Gaslight / Charles Boyer / Ingrid Bergman / MGM 1944" in yellow paint. Measures 42" x
0160: Promotional plaque for GaslightEst. US$400-US$600
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Charles Boyer smoking jacket from Gaslight: Charles Boyer "Gregory Anton" burgundy smoking jacket from Gaslight. (MGM, 1944) Burgundy smoking jacket with velvet collar and cuffs. MGM label handwritten "Ch. Boyer 1311 6990." Worn by Charles Boye
0161: Charles Boyer smoking jacket from GaslightEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
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Gaslight original 1944 U.S. one-sheet poster: Gaslight original 1944 U.S. one-sheet poster. (MGM, 1944) Linen-backed original 27" x 41" U.S. one-sheet poster for one of the great titles in the Film Noir genre, starring Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boy
0162: Gaslight original 1944 U.S. one-sheet posterEst. US$300-US$500
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Rita Hayworth two-piece dress from Cover Girl: Rita Hayworth "Maribelle Hicks" two-piece dress from Cover Girl. (Columbia, 1944) Two-piece black and red velvet period dress adorned with mother of pearl buttons and matching handbag. No label. Worn
0163: Rita Hayworth two-piece dress from Cover GirlEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Elizabeth Taylor racing silks & pants National Velvet: Elizabeth Taylor "Velvet Brown" racing silks and riding pants from National Velvet. (MGM, 1944) Silk top bears internal label handwritten in script "Elizabeth Taylor," and pants bear MGM label "I-133"
0164: Elizabeth Taylor racing silks & pants National VelvetEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
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Judy Garland dress with tassels Meet Me in St. Louis: Judy Garland "Esther Smith" Grey period wool dress with tassels from Meet Me in St. Louis. (MGM, 1944) Two-piece grey crepe wool tiered dress with grey tassels on each tier and mustard silk top. Worn
0165: Judy Garland dress with tassels Meet Me in St. LouisEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
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Margaret O'Brien and Tom Drake costumes: Margaret O'Brien "Tootie Smith" salmon robe, blue and white gingham pinafore and from Tom Drake "John Truett" black tux and pants from Meet Me in St. Louis. (MGM, 1944) Salmon wool crepe robe with blu
0168: Margaret O'Brien and Tom Drake costumesEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Judy Garland dress from Meet Me in St. Louis: Judy Garland "Esther Smith" red wool period dress from Meet Me in St. Louis. (MGM, 1944) Red wool two-tiered period dress with quilted grape clusters on skirt and lace trim on collar and cuffs. Worn b
0169: Judy Garland dress from Meet Me in St. LouisEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Greer Garson gown from Mrs. Parkington: Greer Garson "Susie 'Sparrow' Parkington ivory lace gown from Mrs. Parkington. (MGM, 1944) Ivory satin and lace embroidered gown. No label. Worn by Greer Garson as "Susie 'Sparrow' Parkington" in the
0170: Greer Garson gown from Mrs. ParkingtonEst. US$800-US$1,000
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Walter Pidgeon jacket from Mrs. Parkington: Walter Pidgeon "Major Augustus Parkington" grey period jacket from Mrs. Parkington. (MGM, 1944) Grey wool tweed period jacket with MGM label handwritten "W. PIDGEON 1321-7881" and Bob Mandell's Costum
0171: Walter Pidgeon jacket from Mrs. ParkingtonEst. US$400-US$600
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