The iconic felt fedora worn by Harrison Ford in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' has sold at auction for a staggering $630,000, setting a new record for the most expensive Indiana Jones fedora.
- August 19, 2024
AceShowbiz - The iconic felt fedora worn by Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" has sold at auction for a staggering $630,000, setting a new record for the most expensive Indiana Jones fedora.
The hat was among the highlights of Prop Store's August auction of film and television memorabilia, which featured items from "Home Alone", "Scream", "Return of the Jedi" and more. It came from the collection of stunt performer Dean Ferrandini, who doubled for Ford on "Temple of Doom".
Created by Herbert Johnson Hat Company in London, the fedora was designed specifically for the second installment of the Indiana Jones series and featured a more tapered crown than the version worn in "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Ferrandini wore the hat during several iconic scenes, including the yellow raft sequence and the river chase.
This is the second "Temple of Doom" fedora to be auctioned, with another being sold for $300,000 in 2021. However, this latest sale surpasses the previous record holder, a "Raiders of the Lost Ark" fedora that sold for $500,000 in 2015.
The fedora's high sale price reflects the enduring popularity of the Indiana Jones franchise and the collectability of movie memorabilia associated with it. The sale also saw other items from "Star Wars", "Harry Potter" and "James Bond" fetch significant sums, highlighting the ongoing demand for iconic props and costumes from beloved films.