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Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Sell for Staggering $28 Million at Auction
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Julian SanctonImage from The Hollywood Reporter
scrn loglineA pair of iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' fetches a record-breaking $28 million at auction, cementing their status as the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold.beat sheet- The slippers, worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic, surpassed the previous auction record of $5.52 million for Marilyn Monroe's 'Seven Year Itch' dress, illustrating the enduring popularity and cultural significance of 'The Wizard of Oz'.
- The slippers were recovered by the FBI in 2018 after being stolen in a 2005 heist from the Judy Garland Museum in the actress's hometown, adding to the intriguing provenance and mystery surrounding this beloved Hollywood artifact.
Read the sourcecall sheetJudy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Heritage Auctions, National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institute, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, The Wizard of Oz, The Seven Year ItchNo more articles
Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Sell for Staggering $28 Million at Auction
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Julian Sancton
scrn logline
A pair of iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' fetches a record-breaking $28 million at auction, cementing their status as the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold.
beat sheet
- The slippers, worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic, surpassed the previous auction record of $5.52 million for Marilyn Monroe's 'Seven Year Itch' dress, illustrating the enduring popularity and cultural significance of 'The Wizard of Oz'.
- The slippers were recovered by the FBI in 2018 after being stolen in a 2005 heist from the Judy Garland Museum in the actress's hometown, adding to the intriguing provenance and mystery surrounding this beloved Hollywood artifact.
call sheet
Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Heritage Auctions, National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institute, Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, The Wizard of Oz, The Seven Year Itch