Images: The Ferris File
Seen in FBDO
A small model of the Statue of Liberty can be seen in various scenes from Ferris Bueller’s Bedroom including the one below at 01:36:41 as Ferris rushes into his bedroom at the conclusion of the film. The Statue of Liberty can be seen near the center of his dresser top.
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| Image: Paramount Pictures |
At other times in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off we see the Statue of Liberty on the right side of the dresser. For example, at 00:13:59 when Ferris has finished his phone call with the Shermer High freshmen.
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| Image: Paramount Pictures |
The best look we get at the Statue of Liberty replica is not from the film itself but from deleted footage (or possibly a promotional image) from the scene where Jeanie first learns that Ferris is staying home from school. The statue is clearly seen on the front left corner of Ferris’s dresser.
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| Image: Paramount Pictures |
Description
The Statue of Liberty stands tall in New York Harbor – a symbol of freedom and opportunity. If you visit the Big Apple, you won't have to look far to find innumerable souvenirs commemorating the statue. Shops throughout the city offer everything from t-shirts to miniature replicas of all sizes.
This particular replica of the Statue of Liberty dates back to around the 1950s. It is made of solid metal and measures 9.5” tall with a base approximately 2.5” wide and 2.25” deep.
Finding This Item
It was a little more difficult to find this exact model when trying to locate the Statue of Liberty souvenir on Ferris’s dresser. Some have larger flames while others have bases of varying proportions. Without the shot of Jeanie seen above (and enlarged below), it would have been nearly impossible to narrow down the variety of options available when it comes to Statue of Liberty souvenirs.
Using the details from a closer look at the shot of Jeanie in addition to size comparisons with other items on Ferris’s dresser, I’m confident this is the same Statue of Liberty we see in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
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| Image: Paramount Pictures |
Find Your Own
- Check eBay for a Statue of Liberty replica like the one in Ferris’s bedroom!
Learn More
- Visit the official Statue of Liberty (Ellis Island Foundation) website to learn more about the history of Lady Liberty.