Lot 54 GENE WILDER “WILLY WONKA” SIGNATURE COSTUME FROM WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.
GENE WILDER “WILLY WONKA” SIGNATURE COSTUME FROM WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. - (Paramount, 1971) This is Gene Wilder’s signature “Willy Wonka” costume worn in the title role as the mysterious and eccentric candy maker during the production of the film in Bavaria. Costume consists of fl amboyant purple velvet frock coat (with interior “Neue Theaterkunst” label reading “Wonka 15 – 78”), wool & camelhair slacks, off -white shirt with “H. Reiser München” label, distinctive purple & violet lamé vest with fl oral design and satin bow tie.
Originally obtained from Michael D. Beinner, Director of Field Advertising and Publicity for Paramount Pictures who was gifted the costume
following its promotional tour of several key cities around the U.S. Without doubt, one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable costumes
in the history of fi lm.
Originally obtained from Michael D. Beinner, Director of Field Advertising and Publicity for Paramount Pictures who was gifted the costume
following its promotional tour of several key cities around the U.S. Without doubt, one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable costumes
in the history of fi lm.
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