Titanic “door” prop fetches huge sum
The controversial “door” that saved Rose – but sadly not Jack – in James Cameron’s Titanic has sold for $718,750 at auction

Part of original frame above lounge entrance

First-class lounge

Prop: Often mistaken for door, panel is inspired by most complete piece of debris salvaged from shipwreck

RMS Titanic: Luxury liner hit iceberg on maiden voyage on Apr 14, 1912

Prop sells for $718,750


DISPUTE
Ever since 1997 film, fans have wondered whether panel could have kept both Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) afloat

2022: Director Cameron reveals that “forensic analysis” using two stunt people fitted with sensors in ice water, proves that only one could have survived


1m
2.4m
Rose
Jack 

Source: Heritage Auctions
Pictures: Heritage Auctions, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Paramount
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