You Won't Believe How Much These Famous Movie Props Sold For

Marilyn Monroe's "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" Dress

Monroe was one of the first Hollywood icons to make it a point to be the most noticeable person in the room. With this dress, she most certainly stood out. This dress was covered in 2,500 rhinestones, and it sold for way more than it probably should have...

Stitch Me In Please

This dress was so form-fitting that Monroe had to be stitched into it the night of JFK's birthday party. Additionally, when sold, this dress went for $1,267,500. That number seems made up, but people were really nickel-and-diming one another at the auction. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.