Has anyone identified the suitcase that Sallah gives Indy at the airport in DoD?
Yes, I know the search function is my friend. I've searched all the keywords I can think of and all I could find was the Gladstone from Temple. The DoD bag looks different to me, but I'm going from memory. I can't find a good screen grab online anywhere.
I've only seen the movie once and didn't pay attention to the bag Sallah hands Indy, but I thought it was a Gladstone. The Pusser's Grip is used during the opening chase on the train, but I'm not sure it's what is used again with Sallah.
Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 2:26 pm
I've only seen the movie once and didn't pay attention to the bag Sallah hands Indy, but I thought it was a Gladstone. The Pusser's Grip is used during the opening chase on the train, but I'm not sure it's what is used again with Sallah.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
I agree, Jeff. When I started reading the thread Alex posted, I realized I had already looked through that topic in my search. I've also only seen the movie once, but I recall a distressed brown leather bag with a hinged metal frame around the zip, similar to a doctor's bag but larger. Looking at pics of the Pusser's Grip opened, it could be confused with the type of bag I have in my memory given the way the zippers run a few inches around the top corners of the bag, so now I'm really not sure. There are plenty of screen grabs of the DoD "Pusser's" online, but I can't find one of the bag Sallah gives Indy. I'll have to look closer next time I see it, or perhaps some like-minded gearhead will solve it for us.
EDIT: Forgot to add that I've seen many pics of the Gladstone, and while it is similar it's not the bag I remember either. I don't recall the riveted bar on the clasp in DoD. It's close enough to it that with some major distressing it might be the same bag, but I'm not sure. Guess I just gotta see the movie again.
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I've tried looking for the long shot of Indy crossing the street to the airport to get a look at the bag, but have been unsuccessful. In my minds eye it's dark so more likely a Gladstone.
It's possible they repurposed the same briefcase they used earlier in the movie despite Sallah saying he dug it out from under Indy's bed implying it was a long discarded suitcase. It doesn't have to be that large since it was only holding Indy's adventure gear and all we really see are his fedora and shirt.
I've also changed the title of this thread a bit to better define the bag we are discussing.
I took note of the bag as well! It was very cool and rustic looking leather bag. Deluth makes a bag that looks a bit similar to what I remember seeing. I don’t think the Deluth bag would be it, but their “Lifetime Leather AWOL Bag” loomed somewhat similar to what I saw onscreen. I think Indy’s bag was a deeper brown. Looking forward to when we can get better pictures! I love the idea that Indy had a leather “go bag” with all his adventure gear in it!
Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:55 pm
I like the Duluth AWOL bag with the exception of the quick release buckles. I prefer real buckles even if they aren't as convenient.
Took my daughter to see it today. As an aside she loved is (she's 16).
I paid more attention to the bag. It's definitely leather and has two handles. I don't remember if it has a framed top. Smaller than the Gladstone bag he has in TOD. Pretty average dufflebag size, 12"x12"x20" I'd estimate.
Indiana Jeff wrote:Took my daughter to see it today. As an aside she loved is (she's 16).
I paid more attention to the bag. It's definitely leather and has two handles. I don't remember if it has a framed top. Smaller than the Gladstone bag he has in TOD. Pretty average dufflebag size, 12"x12"x20" I'd estimate.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Hmm. The Duluth AWOL bag is 17-3/4"W x 9-1/2"D x 14-1/2"H. Having seen it again, would you say the AWOL is a possible match?
I doubt it's actually the AWOL, but it's definitely in the right neighborhood. Most likely something they pulled out of the prop department. Though they did go with new backpacks from Frost River that didn't get much more screentime than the holdall does so maybe they did buy a new bag for the scene.
I've searched all the keywords I can think of and all I could find was the Gladstone from Temple. The DoD bag looks different to me, but I'm going from memory. I can't find a good screen grab online anywhere.
