#8254 • "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Wooden Clapperboard

Part of Legends of Hollywood & Music Auction (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $15,000-$16,000 "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Starring Marilyn Monroe Production Used Wooden Clapperboard W/COA - This clapperboard was used during the production of the 1953 American musical comedy film, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", which starred Marilyn Monroe. This clapperboard is made of a wood chalkboard material, and has the title of the film written on masking tape attached on the board. The board also has spaces to fill in the day, take, director, camera, scene and sound, and has the name of the director Howard Hawks and camera operator Harry J. Wild also written on masking tape attached to the piece. "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" earned $5.3 million at the box office worldwide, with $5.1 million in North America, and was the ninth highest-grossing film of 1953. The board measures 14"W x 17.5"L. This piece will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.