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Marlon Brando’s tuxedo from “The Godfather” is being auctioned

Marlon Brando’s tuxedo from “The Godfather” is being auctioned

Leave the gun behind, but take the tuxedo with you – if you have the money. The iconic tuxedo that Marlon Brando wore in The Godfather will be auctioned.

For the first time, the complete outfit that Marlon Brando wore in a famous scene from The Godfather could be yours – for a price. Studio Auctions has announced that it will be auctioning off a number of movie memorabilia items next September, including the tuxedo worn by the legendary actor in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film. If you have the cash, there are other items that have played a role in Hollywood history that could be yours.

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The iconic Godfather Marlon Brando’s suit is auctioned

Photo credit: Thann Clarke/Studio Auctions

Marlon Brando was a prolific actor with an extensive filmography, but one of his most popular roles was Vito Corleone, the head of the Corleone family in The Godfather. One of the most memorable scenes in the film is the opening scene in which Brando, as Corleone, listens to the wishes of those entrusted to him during his daughter’s wedding. The tuxedo that is being auctioned is the same tuxedo that Brando wore in the scene. According to Robb Report.

The tuxedo isn’t the only piece of iconic Hollywood memorabilia that collectors can snap up. Also up for auction is Glinda the Good’s wand from 1939. The Wizard of Oz and the Iron Man Mark 46 TA hero suit from Captain America: Civil WarMore articles are war of stars Props like Han Solo’s blaster from The Force Awakens and artwork from the franchise as well as other films such as Jurassic Park.

The auction “From Bombs to Blasters: An Auction You Can’t Refuse” will take place over two weekends, September 20-22 and October 25-27.

For further information please see the Studio Auctions website

This story first appeared on Prestige Online Thailand

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The information in this article is correct at the time of publication.

When Eric isn’t prepping for a DnD session or researching the galactic history of Star Wars on Wookiepedia, he can be found lost in his own world, jamming and writing with headphones on. A proud Ravenclaw, he loves playing (and writing about) video games, humming the Doctor Who theme song, and rewatching Friends, New Girl, and The West Wing.