Grace Kelly hero ball gown

Prop facts

Movie
The Swan (1956)
Year
1956
Character
Princess Alexandra
Type
Original
Category
Costumes / Wardrobe
Usage
Screen-used
Status
Showcase
Listed by
lj1921
Listed since
March 2026

Description

Ivory, silk, organza and chiffon beaded gown worn by Grace Kelly as Princess Alexandra in MGM’s The Swan (1956), also starring Sir Alec Guinness and Louis Jourdan. Screen-matched as the primary, hero filming version. Designed by Helen Rose, it was originally sold at the 1970 MGM auction. It was purchased by the Gene London Collection through Heritage Auctions in 2019. Purchased from the Gene London Collection in 2024. MGM bias label: “1684-4707 G. KELLY - 1”

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