The famous floating door “Titanic” was sold for 663 thousand euros at a Hollywood movie auction

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The famous Titanic The floating door that kept Rose (Kate Winslet) afloat but left Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) in cold water has been sold at auction for a hefty price.

Balsa wood board from James Cameron 1997 movie It brought in a whopping $718,750 (€663,000) during Heritage Auctions Treasures from Planet Hollywood Event, outperforms other famous props such as Indiana Jones’ whip of Temple of Doom And Jack Nicholson’s menacing axe the shining.

Although commonly referred to as a door, the auction shows that the complex structure was actually part of the door frame located just above the entrance to the ship’s first-class lounge.

Debate has raged among fans since the film’s release as to whether the piece of wood fits both Rose and Jack comfortably.

In an attempt to settle the controversy once and for all, director James Cameron conducted what he called a “scientific study” in 2022, with an expert on hypothermia and actors Kate and Leo.

The conclusion reached by Cameron and his team? There wasn’t enough room for both on the door…we call it bullshit!

What else was sold at the Planet Hollywood auction?

Other cinematic goodies available for grabs included various props from a movie Indiana Jones long story. Harrison FordCreative whip from Temple of Doom It set a franchise auction record with a staggering sale price of $525,000 (€484,000).

The Holy Grail, nicknamed the “Carpenter’s Cup”, is of origin The last crusadeand also grossed an impressive $87,500 (€81,000).

Meanwhile, Jack Nicholson’s famous song “Here’s Johnny!” Ax from Kubrick‘s the shining It worked its way to a whopping €115,000.

Not to be outdone, Bill Murray’s bowling ball kingpin She sealed the deal for $350,000 (€323,000) and a sleek black Tobey Maguire Symbiote suit. Spider-Man 3 It went for $125,000 (€115,000).