A movie prop expert opens up about landing the famous fedora from the “Indiana Jones” franchise along with other Hollywood memorabilia items, and the behind-the-scenes details discovered in the process.
In search of other Hollywood memorabilia, Allinger and his team stumbled upon stunt performer Dean Ferrandini, who worked on “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” getting firsthand authentication of the fedora.
A photo match through stills from the film, along with a “lengthy research process,” ultimately led to what Allinger calls the “gold standard of authentication.”
The hat worn by Ford in the 1984 action-adventure flick is up for auction next month and is expected to sell for at least $250,000.
It is one of the thousands of memorabilia items up for auction this year, from various sets and iconic movie titles. Other items from “Temple of Doom” include beetles that were eaten during the banquet sequence, a mechanical rat, and paperwork and production notes from the set—items Allinger expects will start at a minimum bid of $1,000.
Over the years, Allinger has learned a thing or two about props, but more specifically, the creative process behind bringing a film to life.
With this installment of “Indiana Jones,” the auction expert told Fox News Digital that he learned about its “cut scenes” and other fun facts, including that real and mechanical rats were used during the filming.
“I think we have another piece in the auction that is specifically from a cut scene in ‘Temple of Doom.’ It ties back to that same banquet scene that they use the beetles for. It’s like a big pig roast dish that they made for that film. I think you actually see it in the behind the scenes photo, but it’s not in the movie. They always shoot more than what makes the final edit, and sometimes it’s fun to see what they were thinking, but didn’t wind up in the film,” he said.
The auction will also feature “Star Wars” items, such as a biker scout helmet used on set, lightsabers from the film’s prequels, a blade, and an astromech droid head.
As for the helmet, Allinger told Fox News Digital that, as far as he knows, “it’s the only genuine ... biker scout helmet that’s ever come to public auction.”
“It’s also known as the Scout Trooper, and it’s just a gorgeous helmet. It has a cool face that flips up on the front of it. Instantly recognizable. This is a really nice example. All the original paint and decals are there. It has a great weathered finish, and we expect a lot of attention on that one,” he added.
Original items, including parts of the bat suit and wing from the 1989 “Batman” movie, are also set to hit the auction block. Other items include Rose’s sinking coat, worn by Kate Winslet in “Titanic,” a mask from “Scream,” costumes from “Star Trek” and “Gladiator,” and much more.
The auction will take place from Aug. 15 to Aug. 18, and bidding can be placed either online or in person at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California.
Propstore’s first auction of the year, held in March, included nearly 2,000 items and raked in $8 million.
