Walter Pidgeon "Dr. Morbius" ensemble from Forbidden Planet....

Description

Walter Pidgeon "Dr. Morbius" ensemble from Forbidden Planet. (MGM, 1956) Vintage original (3) piece chocolate brown futuristic raw silk costume including (1) tunic with hidden front snap closure, integral ornamental ascot, and 2-hip pockets, (1) matching sash belt, and (1) matching pair of zipper front and hook and eye closure pants. Pants and tunic retain the internal Metro Goldwyn Mayer bias labels with handwritten, "W. Pidgeon" and inventory codes. Worn by "Dr. Morbius" (Walter Pidgeon) when he first greets the crew of the starship C-57D at his lavish home on Altair IV in the groundbreaking Sci-Fi film. Exhibiting little to no age or production wear. In production used very fine condition. Provenance: Originally acquired at the legendary 1970s MGM auction.

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