Updated: November 24, 2023

An original ensemble worn by Walter Pidgeon as "Dr. Edward Morbius" in the Fred M. Wilcox science fiction film Forbidden Planet ( Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1956 ).

This ensemble includes a brown silk tunic and matching pants. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer costume tags are present inside both the tunic and the pants, the tag in the tunic reads, "W. Pidgeon / 1671-4520," and the tag in the pants reads, "W. Pidgeon / 1671-4520 36 -33." This costume, along with many other costumes in the film, was designed by Walter Plunkett, known for his costume work on the epic feature, Gone With the Wind ( MGM, 1939 )

Dr. Morbius can be seen wearing this type of ensemble while giving a tour of the "Altair IV" complex, and when he reveals to Commander John Adams ( Leslie Neelson ) and Lt. Ostrow ( Warren Stevens ), the history of the ancient alien race known as the Krell.

According to an earlier auction description, this ensemble was previously owned by William Malone, a director and known collector of Forbidden Planet memorabilia.

Two vintage, hand-written clothing tags read "W Pidgeon / CHG.3 / Forbidden Planet" and "36/33 / W. Pidgeon."

Value: $35,000.