The Titanic prop, a floating panel from the movie, sold for $718k, reigniting debates among fans over whether it could have accommodated both Rose and Jack.
Fans have long debated if the floating panel, that kept Rose afloat, was big enough for Jack too.
Since the 1997 release of the film, fans have pondered whether the door panel from the iconic scene could have accommodated both Rose and her love interest Jack, potentially saving him from his tragic fate.
The prop, which has sparked numerous debates among fans, was recently sold during an auction of props and costumes owned by Planet Hollywood. In the film, Jack, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, insists that the panel was only large enough for Rose, played by Kate Winslet, leading to his heartbreaking demise in the icy waters of the Atlantic.
Despite ongoing discussions and even a Mythbusters episode in 2012 where Titanic director James Cameron addressed criticisms, he clarified that Jack’s fate was integral to the script, putting an end to the debate.
“He admitted, ‘Perhaps we erred by not making the board slightly smaller, but rest assured, the individual is facing consequences.'”
The object, frequently confused as a door, was crafted from an intact fragment recovered from the 1912 disaster, as confirmed by auctioneers Heritage Auctions.
In response to discussions regarding the panel’s capacity to accommodate two individuals, the listing clarifies: “The prop spans approximately 8 feet in length (2.4 meters) and 41 inches (1 meter) in width.”
Other items showcased in the auction encompassed the whip from “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” fetching a price of $525,000.
A Spiderman costume worn by Toby Maguire fetched $125,000, while an axe utilized by Jack Nicholson in “The Shining” to break through a bathroom door while famously declaring “Here’s Johnny!” also garnered the same amount.
Closing on Sunday evening, the auction amassed $15.68 million, marking it as one of the most prosperous sales of a collection of props and costumes, as stated by Heritage Auctions.
Joseph Maddalena, from Heritage, remarked that there were numerous bidding wars, so plentiful that they lost count.
It’s the infamous lifeboat davit key that sparked a lot of debate and speculation. Historians and enthusiasts have been buzzing about its significance for years. The debate about its authenticity and impact on the Titanic’s tragic sinking has fascinated many. The fact that it fetched such a high price shows just how much people are intrigued by the story of the Titanic. What are your thoughts on this? Let’s start a conversation in the comments!
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