The Mysterious Rosebud Sled from ‘Citizen Kane’ Shatters Records at $14.75 Million—What Secrets Does It Hold?
Heritage AuctionsDirector Joe Dante owned the sled for over 40 years before deciding to sell it.
“One of the crew who knew I was a fan of vintage films came to me with a wood prop and said, ‘They’re throwing out all of this stuff. You might want this,’” Dante told Intelligent Collector. “I was astonished. Since I am a huge fan of the movie, I said, ‘Yeah, I’ll be glad to take it.’”
Dante held onto the sled for decades. He even placed it in four of his films as an Easter egg, including The ‘Burbs (1989) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990).
“I’ve had the honor of protecting this piece of cinematic history for decades,” Dante said. “To see Rosebud find a new home — and make history in the process — is both surreal and deeply gratifying.”
After reading about the auction of the Rosebud sled, discover the story of actress Marion Davies. Then, learn about Herman J. Mankiewicz, the forgotten screenwriter of Citizen Kane.
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