The Gotta Have Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Spring 2022

Lot #1019:

Marlon Brando "The Godfather" Original Wax Teeth Model

This is the original wax teeth model that was created for Marlon Brando to use as his character Don Corleone in "The Godfather". The model comes with an Affidavit of Identity/Letter of Authenticity detailing the origins of the model. According to the document, the model was created especially for Brando by a dental technician to wrap around Brando's teeth and push out his cheeks. The model came into the possession of Philip Rhodes, a former actor and make-up artist in Hollywood who had over 60 years of experience in Hollywood, dating back to the 1970's, and worked as a make-up artist on "The Godfather" among other films. The affidaivit/letter of authenticity comes from the individual who obtained the teeth model from Mr. Rhodes. Also comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.