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‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Sell For $28 Million
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scrn loglineA pair of iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' sells for a record-breaking $32.5 million, cementing its status as the most valuable movie memorabilia ever auctioned.beat sheet- The ruby slippers were originally stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005 but were recovered in 2018, adding to the shoes' captivating provenance.
- The same auction also saw the original Wicked Witch of the West hat from 'The Wizard of Oz' sell for a 'relative bargain' of just under $3 million, showcasing the enduring appeal of classic Hollywood artifacts.
Read the sourcecall sheetJudy Garland, Judy Garland Museum, National Museum of American History, Academy Museum in Los Angeles, The Wizard of Oz, Citizen Kane, Indiana JonesNo more articles
‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Sell For $28 Million
ScreenCrushStory by Matt Singer
scrn logline
A pair of iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' sells for a record-breaking $32.5 million, cementing its status as the most valuable movie memorabilia ever auctioned.
beat sheet
- The ruby slippers were originally stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005 but were recovered in 2018, adding to the shoes' captivating provenance.
- The same auction also saw the original Wicked Witch of the West hat from 'The Wizard of Oz' sell for a 'relative bargain' of just under $3 million, showcasing the enduring appeal of classic Hollywood artifacts.
call sheet
Judy Garland, Judy Garland Museum, National Museum of American History, Academy Museum in Los Angeles, The Wizard of Oz, Citizen Kane, Indiana Jones