The prop that has sparked countless hours of debate was sold at auction last week, allowing someone the chance to see if Jack and Rose from “Titanic” could have both survived their freezing night in the Atlantic.
The prop in question was featured in the iconic ending of James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster and was sold at auction last week for $718,750, according to Heritage Auctions.
But the auction house also set the record straight, noting that the prop that’s long been called a “door” isn’t even a door. It’s a carved piece of wood based on an actual piece of debris that was salvaged from the Titanic, the auctioneer shared.
“Often mistakenly referred to as a door, the ornate structure was in reality part of the door frame just above the first-class lounge entrance. Both the salvaged piece of debris and the film prop reflect the opulent design scheme of original ship builder Harland and Wolff,” the auction house shared.
While making the movie, Cameron regularly visited the Maritime Museum in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in order to make sure the props were as accurate as possible and the door frame was one piece he got as close to perfect as possible.
As for the debate, at the end of the film, Rose DeWitt Bukater, played by Kate Winslet, can be seen floating on the debris while her love interest, Jack Dawson, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, floats in the water next to it.
While Rose ends up surviving, Jack doesn’t make it to the credits after freezing to death in the water. This has left many wondering whether or not Rose should have moved over and let Jack stay out of the water.
The debate has gone so far that even an episode of “MythBusters” sought to answer the question.
But now, one lucky person will give it a new home and possibly see if it still floats.