Auction of Hollywood Props, including Titanic's Wooden Door Panel

SOURCE npr.org
The wooden door panel from the 1997 movie Titanic, which saved Rose's life but controversially not Jack's, was auctioned off for $718,750 as part of a five-day sale of iconic Hollywood props. The auction brought in over $15.6 million from 1,600 lots and featured items from other famous movies like Indiana Jones and Forrest Gump.

Key Points

  • The wooden door panel from Titanic sold for $718,750 in a five-day auction of Hollywood props
  • Several iconic props from famous movies were auctioned off, including items from Indiana Jones and Forrest Gump
  • The auction brought in over $15.6 million from more than 5,500 bidders worldwide

Pros

  • Opportunity for fans to own a piece of Hollywood history
  • Generates revenue for auction house and sellers

Cons

  • Controversy over Jack's fate in the movie resurfaced during the auction