Expected to fetch $300,000, iconic dance floor from 'Saturday Night Fever' illuminated.
The dance floor, illuminated with colorful flashing lights, set the scene for John Travolta's character Tony Manero to show off his famous groovy dance moves in his white shirt. This iconic scene is now up for auction at "Hollywood Legends" sale by Julien's Auctions on June 12-15 in Los Angeles and online.
Measuring over 24 feet long and 16 feet wide (approximately 7 meters by 5 meters), this dance floor features 288 lightbulbs to create the flashy patterns. It was originally made for the film and installed at the 2001 Odyssey Disco in Brooklyn, New York, where many filming scenes took place. After the movie's production, the dance floor remained at the club until it closed, when it was purchased by an employee.
Travolta's portrayal of Tony Manero - an Italian American from Brooklyn who finds escape from his neighborhood's social tensions by dancing at the local disco - earned him an Oscar nomination and transformed him into a household name. His character and the movie's catchy soundtrack, featuring Bee Gees hits like "Stayin' Alive," "Night Fever," and "You Should Be Dancing," helped revive disco's popularity globally at a time when it was losing its dominance.
The soundtrack became the biggest-selling soundtrack ever, won the Album of the Year award at the 21st Grammy Awards in 1979, and was included in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry in 2012, cementing its cultural impact.
Other items up for auction include the Ark of the Covenant prop used in the first Indiana Jones film, "Raiders of the Lost Ark." It was used for filming tests with cardboard figures representing the actors and is expected to sell for up to $70,000, according to Julien's Auctions.
Additionally, Jeff Bridges' bowling costume from the final three scenes of the movie "The Big Lebowski" could fetch up to $200,000.
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The auction of the iconic 'Saturday Night Fever' dance floor includes not only its original 288 lightbulbs but also its luxury style, mirroring the glamorous discos of the 70s. With its expected sale price of $300,000, this dance floor embodies the enduring allure and luxury of disco culture.
Source: edition.cnn.com
