Debbie Reynolds: The Auction, Part II

Auction Details

Welcome to the Debbie Reynolds: The Auction, Part II! This sale features over 400 additional treasures from Debbie Reynolds's one-of-a-kind collection, covering the full spectrum of cinema from the dawn of Hollywood film production, the golden age of Hollywood's extravagant historical costume epics, through some of the latest blockbusters.

The sale highlights four Marilyn Monroe screen-worn costumes, including her iconic green and black sequined leotard from Bus Stop, a light aqua suit from Niagara, a strapless pale green silk gown from Let's Make Love and her aubergine gray evening dress and Bolero jacket from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

A number of important motion picture cameras are offered, including two notable historic cameras. The sale begins with Charlie Chaplin's Bell & Howell Model 2709 serial number 227. This special camera was purchased by Chaplin himself, one of the few Bell & Howell 2709s owned by an individual, and was likely used to shoot some of his most important work including The Kid (1921) and The Gold Rush (1924). Also featured is the Panavision PSR 35mm with matching serial numbers used by George Lucas for principal filming of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. This is one of only a handful of privately owned Panavision cameras.

In addition to the camera offerings, we are proud to present Orson Welles's RKO two-man camera crane used on the set of his first two iconic and seminal films, Citizen Kane (1941) and The Magnificent Ambersons (1942). It was from the chair perched on the front that Welles's vision took shape and the signature camera angles were achieved.

Other highlights include Hedy Lamarr's elaborate Indochinese costume designed by Adrian from Lady of the Tropics, a pair of Barbra Streisand costumes from Funny Girl, Judy Garland's ivory satin wedding dress from The Pirate, Betty Grable's blue and black beaded dance costume from My Blue Heaven, Ava Gardner's period gown designed by Walter Plunkett from Show Boat and many others.

We hope you find something new and exciting in these treasured pieces of Hollywood history from Debbie Reynolds's collection.

Joseph Maddalena and the PIH Staff
Gigi original U.S. insert poster355Gigi original U.S. insert poster
(MGM, 1958) U.S. 14” x 36” insert-size poster from the pre-Oscar first release. Neat folds, a few tiny stains, generally Very Fine and entirely unrest
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (475.00 + 109.25) x 1 = 584.25
Set of three gold painted wooden chairs used in numerous MGM productions356Set of three gold painted wooden chairs used in numerous MGM productions
(MGM, 1949) Set of three gold painted wooden chairs. Measuring 33 ¼” tall, 15 ½” wide and 13” deep. One has a wood seat and the other two ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (250.00 + 57.50) x 1 = 307.50
Headboard from Maurice Chevalier’s bedroom in Gigi357Headboard from Maurice Chevalier’s bedroom in Gigi
(MGM, 1958) Walnut art nouveau headboard. Measuring 60 in. wide x 66 in. tall. Used in Maurice Chevalier’s bedroom in Gigi. Special shipping arrangeme
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 253.00) x 1 = 1,353.00
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy wax head and hands358Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy wax head and hands
Pair of wax heads and hands of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy custom made for Debbie Reynolds’ Las Vegas museum. Completely hand-sculpted and detailed o
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (7,000.00 + 1,610.00) x 1 = 8,610.00
Rex Harrison wax head359Rex Harrison wax head
Wax head of Rex Harrison custom made for Debbie Reynolds’ Las Vegas museum. Completely sculpted by hand, hand-painted and detailed with hand-punched h
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50) x 1 = 922.50
Harold Lloyd wax head and hands360Harold Lloyd wax head and hands
Wax head and hands of Harold Lloyd by Alvarez Wax Models custom made for Debbie Reynolds’ Las Vegas museum. Completely hand-sculpted and detailed with
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 460.00) x 1 = 2,460.00
Buddy Hackett wax head361Buddy Hackett wax head
Wax head of Buddy Hackett completely sculpted by hand, hand-painted and detailed with hand-punched human hair and clear-coated eyes. Acquired by Debbi
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25) x 1 = 461.25
Charlton Heston wax head and hands as “Col. George Taylor” from Planet of the Apes362Charlton Heston wax head and hands as “Col. George Taylor” from Planet of the Apes
An incredibly realistic wax head of Charlton Heston in his signature role as “Col. George Taylor” from Planet of the Apes. The head is completely scul
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00) x 1 = 984.00
Tom Jones wax head363Tom Jones wax head
Wax head of Tom Jones by Ken Horn completely sculpted by hand, hand-painted and detailed with hand-punched human hair and clear-coated eyes. Acquired
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00) x 1 = 369.00
Planet of the Apes Dr. Zaius head364Planet of the Apes Dr. Zaius head
Custom-made Planet of the Apes Dr. Zaius head custom made for Debbie Reynolds’ Las Vegas museum. This impressively detailed head is constructed from f
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00) x 1 = 984.00
Planet of the Apes Gorilla head365Planet of the Apes Gorilla head
Custom-made Planet of the Apes Gorilla head custom made for Debbie Reynolds’ Las Vegas museum. This impressively detailed head is constructed from foa
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00) x 1 = 984.00
Planet of the Apes Cornelius head366Planet of the Apes Cornelius head
Custom-made Planet of the Apes Cornelius head custom made for Debbie Reynolds’ Las Vegas museum. This impressively detailed head is constructed from f
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Planet of the Apes Zira head367Planet of the Apes Zira head
Custom-made Planet of the Apes Zira head custom made for Debbie Reynolds’ Las Vegas museum. This impressively detailed head is constructed from foam l
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Three Wizard of Oz heads Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow368Three Wizard of Oz heads Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow
Three custom-made The Wizard of Oz heads including the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow head (no hat). The heads were custom made for Debbie Reyno
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (6,500.00 + 1,495.00) x 1 = 7,995.00
Yul Brynner wax head as “King Mongkut” from The King and I369Yul Brynner wax head as “King Mongkut” from The King and I
Wax head of Yul Brynner completely sculpted by hand, hand-painted and detailed with distinctive earring in left ear. Acquired by Debbie Reynolds from
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Tony Bennett wax head370Tony Bennett wax head
Wax head of Tony Bennett completely sculpted by hand, hand-painted and detailed with hand-punched human hair and clear-coated eyes. Acquired by Debbie
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25) x 1 = 461.25
Clark Gable life cast371Clark Gable life cast
Life cast of Clark Gable in fiberglass and painted gold to simulate bronze. Acquired by Debbie Reynolds from the MGM auction. Fine condition. Measures
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00) x 1 = 492.00
Jimmy Durante life cast372Jimmy Durante life cast
Life cast of Jimmy Durante in fiberglass and painted gold to simulate bronze. Exhibits some paint flaking but remains in very good condition. Acquired
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00) x 1 = 369.00
Katharine Hepburn life cast373Katharine Hepburn life cast
Life cast of Katharine Hepburn in fiberglass and painted gold to simulate bronze. Exhibits a large paint flake at the right temple but remains in very
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25) x 1 = 461.25
Jean Simmons plaster life cast374Jean Simmons plaster life cast
Plaster life cast of Jean Simmons painted a burnished gold color. Furnished with a hook on the back for display. Acquired by Debbie Reynolds from the
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00) x 1 = 369.00
One of the first Apple II computers, serial number A2S1-0082375One of the first Apple II computers, serial number A2S1-0082
First generation Apple II A2S1-0082, one of the first 100 case-designed computers built by the newly formed Apple Computer, Inc. and the model widely
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (4,500.00 + 1,035.00) x 1 = 5,535.00
Debbie Reynolds’ personal set of sterling silver376Debbie Reynolds’ personal set of sterling silver
Beautiful set sterling silver by International Silver, “Wedgwood” pattern, most stamped with monogram letter “E” with a total of 195 pieces. Purchased
Start Price : 20,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold for (20,000.00 + 4,600.00) x 1 = 24,600.00
Rare first generation Colt .38 WCF caliber revolver with Arvo Ojala gun belt377Rare first generation Colt .38 WCF caliber revolver with Arvo Ojala gun belt
A very rare Colt .38WCF neck-down .38 caliber, serial #335894, and with matching serial numbers on trigger assembly and barrel. Manufactured in 1917.
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 690.00) x 1 = 3,690.00
Prop Thompson submachine gun378Prop Thompson submachine gun
Prop Thompson submachine “Tommy” gun constructed of cast aluminum body. This style gun appears less real looking, and was intended to be thrown, or ap
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00) x 1 = 984.00
Collection of (14) vintage oversize publicity photos of male stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age379Collection of (14) vintage oversize publicity photos of male stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age
Silver-gelatin double-weight (13) and single-weight (1) 10” x 13” to 11” x 14” vintage prints of male stars from Ca. 1928 through Ca. 1965; includes:
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50) x 1 = 676.50
Sonja Henie collection of (5) vintage oversize publicity photos380Sonja Henie collection of (5) vintage oversize publicity photos
Silver-gelatin double-weight 10” x 13” vintage prints (5), all being portraits of ice-skating film star Sonja Henie. Condition varies, most show some
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Collection of (5) vintage oversize publicity photos of Judy Garland and June Allyson381Collection of (5) vintage oversize publicity photos of Judy Garland and June Allyson
Silver-gelatin double-weight 10” x 13” vintage prints (5), all with studio text on back, and two with photographer’s credit. Titles include: Meet Me i
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (325.00 + 74.75) x 1 = 399.75
Collection of (10) vintage oversize publicity photos of female stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age382Collection of (10) vintage oversize publicity photos of female stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age
Silver-gelatin double-weight (9) and single-weight (1) 10” x 13” to 11” x 14” vintage prints of female stars from 1928 through Ca. 1955; includes: Kat
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50) x 1 = 676.50
Child star collection of 7 vintage publicity photos including National Velvet and Song of the South383Child star collection of 7 vintage publicity photos including National Velvet and Song of the South
Silver-gelatin double-weight 10” x 13 in. to 11” x 14 in. vintage prints of child stars from three films: National Velvet, Song of the South, and Musi
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50) x 1 = 1,045.50
Dinner at Eight reissue U.S. half-sheet poster384Dinner at Eight reissue U.S. half-sheet poster
(MGM, 1933/ R’62) U.S. 22” x 28” color reissue half-sheet poster for one of Jean Harlow’s greatest films and one of director George Cukor’s earliest.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00 + 46.00) x 1 = 246.00
Stand Up and Cheer original Danish Shirley Temple poster385Stand Up and Cheer original Danish Shirley Temple poster
(Fox Film Corp., 1934) Danish 24” x 34” folded A1 size original release stone-lithograph poster for an early Shirley Temple vehicle, also significant
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (450.00 + 103.50) x 1 = 553.50
Rose Marie (1936) original U.S. half-sheet poster on linen386Rose Marie (1936) original U.S. half-sheet poster on linen
(MGM, 1936) U.S. 22” x 28” half-sheet poster on linen for one of the great Jeanette MacDonald/ Nelson Eddy musicals. Vertical fold slightly showing af
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Pride and Prejudice original U.S. 1-sheet on linen387Pride and Prejudice original U.S. 1-sheet on linen
(MGM, 1940) 27” x 41” U.S. Style ‘C’ one-sheet poster on linen for the definitive classic version of Jane Austen’s most popular, and most oft-filmed n
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00) x 1 = 1,107.00
Seven original oversize MGM set continuity stills from The Gorgeous Hussy by Clarence Sinclair Bull388Seven original oversize MGM set continuity stills from The Gorgeous Hussy by Clarence Sinclair Bull
(MGM, 1938) Gelatin-silver matte double-weight oversize prints (10” x 13”) of decorated sets for Gorgeous Hussy, most stamped on verso by Clarence Sin
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00) x 1 = 369.00
The Philadelphia Story reissue U.S. 1-sheet poster on linen389The Philadelphia Story reissue U.S. 1-sheet poster on linen
(MGM, 1940/ R’1947) 27” x 41” U.S. one-sheet poster on linen for the first reissue of this classic screwball comedy, for which James Stewart won an Os
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50) x 1 = 1,168.50
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break reissue one-sheet poster on linen390Never Give a Sucker an Even Break reissue one-sheet poster on linen
(Universal, 1941/ R’1949) Clever comic art caricatures for one of the great titles starring William Claude Fields. Unusually attractive for a reissue
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00) x 1 = 1,107.00
Going My Way original U.S. one-sheet poster on linen391Going My Way original U.S. one-sheet poster on linen
(Paramount, 1944) ) U.S. 27” x 41” one-sheet poster style ‘A’ on linen. A beautiful example of this scarce poster for the winner of seven Oscars inclu
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50) x 1 = 676.50
Gaslight pair of vintage MGM portrait double-weight stills of Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer392Gaslight pair of vintage MGM portrait double-weight stills of Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer
(MGM, 1944) Silver-gelatin double-weight 10” x 13” vintage prints depicting Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer in tense, dramatic confrontations for the
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (225.00 + 51.75) x 1 = 276.75
Bathing Beauty original U.S. one-sheet poster on linen393Bathing Beauty original U.S. one-sheet poster on linen
(MGM, 1944) U.S. 27” x 41” linen-backed one sheet poster for the first of many aquatic musicals starring Esther Williams. Minor retouching to borders
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00) x 1 = 492.00
Gilda original U.S. one-sheet poster style ‘A’ on linen394Gilda original U.S. one-sheet poster style ‘A’ on linen
(Columbia, 1946) ) U.S. 27” x 41” one-sheet poster style ‘A’ on linen. A great poster for one of the absolute greatest entries in the Film Noir genre,
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 391.00) x 1 = 2,091.00
Meet Me in St. Louis reissue U.S. half-sheet poster395Meet Me in St. Louis reissue U.S. half-sheet poster
(MGM, 1944/ R’62) U.S. 22” x 28” full-color reissue half-sheet poster for one of Judy Garland’s greatest films, and the one that introduces her to dau
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (650.00 + 149.50) x 1 = 799.50
Sea of Grass original U.S. half-sheet poster on linen396Sea of Grass original U.S. half-sheet poster on linen
(MGM, 1947) Style ‘A’ 22” x 28” half-sheet poster on linen for mid-career pairing of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Fine with minor to moderate
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (325.00 + 74.75) x 1 = 399.75
The Loves of Carmen original U.S. one-sheet poster397The Loves of Carmen original U.S. one-sheet poster
(Columbia, 1948) U.S. 27” x 41” folded one-sheet poster of Rita Hayworth as the gypsy temptress. Fine with only traces of wear or handling.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00) x 1 = 492.00
Wake of the Red Witch original U.S. 3-sheet poster on linen398Wake of the Red Witch original U.S. 3-sheet poster on linen
(Republic, 1948) 41”x 80” U.S. three-sheet poster for one of the best John Wayne non-Western films. Linen-backed, in excellent, virtually unused condi
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 253.00) x 1 = 1,353.00
Hamlet (1949) original U.S. one-sheet poster on linen399Hamlet (1949) original U.S. one-sheet poster on linen
(Universal, 1949) U.S. 27” x 41” linen-backed one sheet poster for the classic version adapted, directed, and performed by Laurence Olivier. Presents
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00 + 115.00) x 1 = 615.00
Annie Get Your Gun original U.S. 6-sheet poster on linen400Annie Get Your Gun original U.S. 6-sheet poster on linen
(MGM, 1950) U.S. approx. 81” x 81” six-sheet poster on linen, Very Fine with minimal retouching.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 299.00) x 1 = 1,599.00
Clash by Night original U.S. 1-sheet poster on linen401Clash by Night original U.S. 1-sheet poster on linen
(RKO, 1952) U.S. 27” x 41”. RKO was responsible for some of the most attractive and artistic poster designs of the 1940’s and 50’s, with this early Ma
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00) x 1 = 492.00
River of No Return original U.S. one-sheet poster on linen402River of No Return original U.S. one-sheet poster on linen
(TCF, 1954) 27” x 41” U.S. one-sheet poster on linen for this Western-themed Marilyn Monroe vehicle. Artwork depicts her twice, in sexy camisole top,
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00) x 1 = 1,107.00
The Atomic Man original U.S. 3-sheet poster on linen403The Atomic Man original U.S. 3-sheet poster on linen
(Allied Artists, 1955) U.S. 41” x 81” three-sheet poster on linen for notable entry in the 1950’s “Atomic Scare” decade of films. Fine with minor to m
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00 + 74.75) x 1 = 399.75
Julius Caesar original U.S. 3-sheet poster on linen404Julius Caesar original U.S. 3-sheet poster on linen
(MGM, 1953) 41 ½” x 79” U.S. three-sheet poster for an early Marlon Brando appearance. Linen-backed only with no retouching performed, though ...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 276.00) x 1 = 1,476.00