Paper Moon (1973), PAPER MOON (1973) HOOD ORNAMENT authentic Paramount movie prop Spinner RYAN O'NEAL TATUM

original movie prop

Original film-used "spinner" hood ornament/radiator cap props used in Peter Bogdanovich's Oscar-winning film PAPER MOON (Paramount-1973).

Regularly seen throughout the film on the hood of con man Ryan O'Neal's various vehicles, these "propeller" hood ornaments were key props in the film. Setting the mood for most "traveling" scenes, O'Neal's hood ornament is featured repeatedly, shown spinning down the road in close-up point-of-view hood shots, 1920s/30s music blaring from the radio.  

These are the authentic, screen-used props, found (quite by accident) during the deaccession of a very famous, now defunct Hollywood prop house, about 10 years ago. PAPER MOON is my favorite motion picture of all time, and I recognized the first hood ornament when I saw it instantly. (I was mesmorized by that damn spinner from the first time I saw this movie!). To my eventual surprise, another was discovered, and sure enough, on close examination of the film, more than one was used! These ornaments 'break down' (literally come apart) for different configurations, used for special effects in the film.

PAPER MOON is a classic film that starred father/daughter Ryan and Tatum O'Neal (who won an Oscar) as Mose and Addie Pray, John Hillerman and Madeline Kahn. the close-up of Ryan O'Neal (above right) is from the PAPER MOON DVD extras. --

See more of my "classic" props from THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE MUNSTERS, THE ORIGINAL 3 STOOGES, BOZO'S CIRCUS, MISTER ED, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and MORE- by clicking on the"back lot charlie" link below!

*************************************** V V V V V V V V V V V ******************************************

- Back Lot Charlie