Being There (UA, 1979), Peter Sellers "Chance" 3-Piece Suit. ...

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Being There (UA, 1979), Peter Sellers "Chance" 3-Piece Suit. Original (3) piece dark gray wool men's suit including (1) jacket with peak lapels, marbled ivory-colored buttons, and black satin lining, retaining internal Western Costume Co. label marked, "1023071" and costumer's handwriting reading, "WCC" "SUIT 3 PC" "#1023071" among other identification text, (1) matching vest with 6-buttons and 4-slash pockets and black satin rear lining with cinch, retaining internal Western Costume Co. label typed, "2783-1" "Peter Selers" [sic] along with secondary Western Costume Co. stamp and costumer's handwriting reading, "WCC" "SUIT 3 PC" "#1023071", and (1) pair of matching suit pants with pleats, button, and hook-and-eye front closure, retaining internal matching Western Costume Co. label typed, "2783-1" "Peter Selers" [sic] along with matching secondary Western Costume Co. stamp and costumer's handwriting reading, "WCC" "SUIT 3 PC" "#1023071". In the film, Chance (Peter Sellers) is struck by a limousine driving the wealthy Eve Rand (Shirley MacLaine), who takes Chance home so he may recover. His outdated mannerisms and finely tailored clothing are a point of curiosity to those Chance meets throughout the film on his way from quiet gardener to political figurehead. This beloved and poignant film by New Hollywood director Hal Ashby puts Seller's range on full display. Items exhibit some signs of production wear and age, including minor pulled threads and a 2" breach to the right leg above the knee. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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