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

Sam's Casablanca Piano

In one of the most famous movies of the 20th century, Casablanca, a character named Sam famously keyed and sang "As Time Goes By" on a small piano. This very piano sold for $3.4 million in 2014. 

Not Just Any Piano

This 58 key upright piano was handpainted with Moroccan designs to fit the decor of the movie's main setting. For those who have seen Casablanca, the "letters of transit" that Rick hid inside of the piano sold separately for nearly $119,000. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.