How the wizard of oz ruby slippers became the ultimate. Put on your marching shoes, he said, his voice rising as applause and cheers mounted. The ruby slippers judy garland wore in the 1939 film the wizard of oz are back on. Dorothy clicks her heels in the wizard of oz 1939 the ruby slippers are the sparkling red shoes worn by dorothy gale in the magical land of oz as played by the late judy garland in the famous and iconic classic 1939 mgm musical movie the wizard of oz.
What you didnt know about dorothys ruby slippers the list. Since the shoes no longer needed to be silver to retain this symbolism, they could instead be used as a subtle propaganda tool to sell hollywood and audiences on the value of the technicolor process, thus making the ruby red slippersin a wayone of the earliest examples of integrating product placement into an overall narrative and. Replica of judy garlands ruby slippers in the wizard of. That is nothing close to the value placed on the newly recovered pair. Discover and share ruby slippers wizard of oz quotes. Dorothys ruby slippers have a history as a populist. According to this view, for instance, the yellow brick road represents the gold standard, and the silver shoes ruby slippers in the 1939 film version represent the silverite sixteen to one silver ratio dancing down the road. The original book the wonderful wizard of oz, by l.
Our designer quality shoes are handmade from scratch in the 1930s style shape of the original ruby slippers. The slippers have had an unlikely journey to icon status. However mgm studios chose to turn them bright red to show off new technicolor film. Dorothys ruby slippers national museum of american history. Dorothys ruby red wizard of oz slippers find their way home judy garlands ruby red slippers from the wizard of oz have found their way home with a. In his reading of the wizard of oz, littlefield believed that dorothy was a standin for the average american, and that the magic silver shoes represented the late 1890s free silver movement. The ruby slippers of oz commanded a stellar price of 165000. How the ruby slippers from the wizard of oz became the. On that image alone we could rest our case that the wonderful wizard of oz is a fanciful book. Judy garlands stolen ruby slippers found after years. Oz is a place thats packed with strange sights, charming touches, and little delights. But there are loads of other imaginative touches, including a talking scarecrow, a man made of tin, armless men with projectile headsthe list goes on. Follow the yellow book road to fun with rubies and wizard of oz.
Frank baums original 1900 novel, the wonderful wizard of oz, on which the film is based, dorothy wears silver shoes. Dorothys ruby red wizard of oz slippers find their way home. On the right hand side of the page, youll see a collage of photos from the film, along. Based on the 1900 novel the wonderful wizard of oz by l. Dorothys ruby red slippers from the wizard of oz remain among the most iconic parcels of hollywood history, and even when theyre not being clicked together three times, they still bring audiences a sense of home. Click your heels 3 times with these ruby red slippers on and head out on the town, the ruby red are made of latex and red sequin, matching red bows are attached to each toe, the black vinyl sole adds traction, the perfect accessory to match your dorothy costume, or just for fun, this is an officially licensed wizard of oz accessory and is a great choice for your next costume party or event.
The return of dorothys iconic ruby slippers, now newly. The ruby slippers are the magic pair of shoes worn by dorothy gale as played by judy garland. They can be used for display or they can be worn just like the original ruby slippers, and we can make them in judy garland as dorothys size 5b or a custom size of your choice with soft leather insoles and lining for comfort. In a 1964 article, educator and historian henry littlefield outlined an allegory in the book of the late19thcentury debate regarding monetary policy. The pairs of shoes used in the wizard of oz is made from white kid leather with red silk fabric covering the shoes. The hunt to find dorothys stolen ruby slippers from the. Because of their iconic stature, the ruby slippers are among the most valuable items of film memorabilia. Close up of the ruby slippers on judy garlands feet with the tip of glindas wand in a scene from the film the wizard of oz, 1939. The shoes, which were essential elements of judy garlands costume in the 1939 technicolor classic, have a storied history of creation, use, and subsequent life that might surprise. Rhys thomas, author of the comprehensive 1989 book the ruby slippers of oz, recalls visiting the shoes and seeing a young girl approach the display case, put her hands on it. Political interpretations of the wonderful wizard of oz. The wizard of ozs ruby slippers became iconic 80 years. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m.
Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. Oh, my, and theres no place like home, are ones that will always pop into our heads when someone. The wizard of oz bookend new nib bradford dorothy toto scarecrow book end rare. Frank baum 1856 1919 and produced by metrogoldwynmayer, this fantasy tale set in a magical. The ruby slippers were made famous by dorothy gale, a character portrayed by judy garland 19221969, in the 1939 film the wizard of oz. Quotes from the story such as toto, i have a feeling were not in kansas anymore, lions, and tigers, and bears. A number of pairs were made for the film, though the exact number is unknown. A viable market for hollywood memorabilia had yet to emerge, wrote rhys thomas in his book the ruby slippers of oz.
The shoes, which were essential elements of judy garlands costume in the 1939 technicolor classic, have a storied history of creation, use, and subsequent life that might. The ruby slippers are the magic pair of shoes worn by dorothy gale as played by judy garland in the 1939 metrogoldwynmayer musical film the wizard of oz. See more ideas about ruby slippers, wizard of oz and wizard of oz 1939. Sixteenyearold judy garland wore these sequined shoes as dorothy gale in the 1939 film classic the wizard of oz. The attached bows are also made from dyed kid leather and red silk fabric. Dorothys ruby slippers from the wizard of oz are among the most recognizable pieces of movie memorabilia but for years, they had vanished.
Wizard of oz stolen ruby red slippers recovered, years later sep 5, 2018 nancy bilyeau the fbi always gets their man or, in this case, their slippers, a pair of red ruby slippers. This book takes the reader far beyond the flatlands of kansas and on an incredeible tour of hollywood. In the book and the play the shoes are silver, not ruby as they were famously depicted in the 1939 film. The wizard of oz is one of the most beloved films of all time, and in many ways, it feels like dorothy and her magical shoes belong to all of us. Frank baum, is a book that has transcended its time and place more than a century after its publication, it remains a seminal piece of popular culture helped, of course, by the iconic 1939 film adaptation starring judy garland. Dorothys sparkly red wizard of oz heels are on sale for. One of several pairs used during filming, these sizefive shoes are wellworn, suggesting. I must admit im not a huge fan of the wizard of oz, i checked out this book after seeing a hollywood treasure episode on syfy about. Dorothys ruby red slippers from the wizard of oz remain among the most. The unprecedented conservation of the wizard of oz shoes involved more. Fbi finds stolen ruby slippers from wizard of oz after. What is the value of the wizard of oz shoes answers. Ruby slipperswizard of oz heart quote vintage book page. Rhys thomas, author of the comprehensive 1989 book the ruby slippers of oz, recalls visiting the shoes and seeing a young girl approach the display case, put her hands on it, and say, magic.
In the search box, type in the wizard of oz, and press enter. A pair of ruby red slippers, produced for judy garland to wear in the wizard of oz, have been discovered by police over a decade after they were. The return of dorothys iconic ruby slippers, now newly preserved. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition abebooks. Dorothys red ruby slippers have a storied history that might surprise fans even.
Frank baum 18561919 and produced by metrogoldwynmayer, this fantasy tale set in a magical land is recognized for its extensive use of technicolor and has endured to become an. And all along, you thought the wizard of oz was a delightful childrens adventure, brought to life on the big screen in that famous movie starring judy garland but in the years since the movie put the beloved l frank baum story into the cultural fabric of american life, a variety of scholars, historians and economists have found deeper meanings behind the adventures of dorothy and her. In the original book, and in the 19021903 stage version of the wizard of oz, author and oz series originator lyman frank baum may 15, 1856may 6, 1919 made dorothys shoes silver slippers. Pair of dorothys famous ruby slippers from the wizard of oz. Rubies costume company has been bringing costumes and accessories to the world since 1950. More than just a childrens story by lauren houlberg the wizard of oz is a classic, a legend, and a childrens story that will never grow old. Frank baums 1900 book on which the film is based dorothy wore silver shoes. They are just a pair of shoes, but what a pair of shoes. How judy garlands ruby slippers from wizard of oz were recovered.