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The Debbie Reynolds collection

CNC report from Los Angeles

Added On June 8, 2011

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

As Shania Twain was receiving her star on the Walk of Fame, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds' was unveiling her private collection of Hollywood memorabilia to the public!

Reynold's owns the world's largest collection of Hollywood history --- including the iconic Ruby Slippers from "The Wizard of Oz".

But, as Lifestyles learned in Los Angeles, everything in her collection could soon be yours!

It was 1952 when the classic Hollywood musical-movie "Singin' In the Rain" was released to the world!

The same year Debbie Reynolds, who played Kathy Selden in the movie, cemented herself as one of Hollywood's most iconic stars!

Over the past 40 years, Reynolds has not only been making Hollywood history, but collecting it!

She now has the world's largest private Hollywood film memorabilia collection, and for the first time, she's letting the public take a peek at her treasures!

SOUNDBITE: JOE MADDALENA, PRESIDENT OF PROFILE IN HISTORY
"This is the most famous dress in the world. This is the 'Subway' dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in 'The 7 year Itch.' Everybody knows the scene, she is walking across the subway grades, her dress flies up, and wo, isn't that delicious. But this is probably the most recognizable costume in the world, probably the most valuable costume in the world."

Another 11 Marilyn Monroe dresses are also included in the collection --- a collection that Reynolds began after attending an MGM auction in 1970 --- which included costumes, props and memorabilia from some of the most cherished films in the past 50 years!

SOUNDBITE: JOE MADDALENA, PRESIDENT OF PROFILE IN HISTORY
"This is probably the most iconic dress in the cinematic history. This is the ascot worn by Audrey Hepburn in 'My Fair Lady.' This is one of the beloved scene where she and Rex Harrison, where she wears the ascot, this is just amazing. It's designed by Cecil Beaton, one of the greatest designers who ever lived."

The more than 35-hundred piece collection also includes Barbra Streisand's "Dolly Levi" signature sleeveless gold velvet dress from the movie, "Hello Dolly" --- Elizabeth Taylor's costume and props from 'Cleopatra' --- Julie Andrews' costumes from "The Sound of Music!" and the ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz"

SOUNDBITE: MONDOCHELL
"Really interesting. Part of the history movie memorabilia. Q: Are you familiar with all the films? A: Most of them."

The movie memorabilia exhibit is open to the public through June 17th.

And, people can even own a piece of the history beginning June 18th!

As the exhibit, the world's most signifigant collection of Hollywood memorabilia, hits the auction block!

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