As Citizen Kane (1941) opens, we’re drawn into the grand estate of Charles Foster Kane (played by Orson Welles, who co-wrote and directed the film). The elderly media tycoon is dying. Lying on his ...

As Charles Kane (Orson Welles) lies on his deathbed in the opening scene of “Citizen Kane,” a snow globe falls from his hand and shatters on the ground. “Rosebud,” he says, setting in motion one of ...

Orson Welles’ 1941 classic, “Citizen Kane,” is regarded by many as one of the greatest films of all time. It’s also considered one of the most influential films. It’s still talked about to this day ...

The sled is central to the plot of Citizen Kane. Heritage Auctions A red wooden sled marked with the name “Rosebud” just sold for $14.75 million at auction. The artifact is one of the sleds used in ...