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‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Sell For $28 Million
ScreenCrushStory by Matt Singer
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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.
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- 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.
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Judy Garland, Judy Garland Museum, National Museum of American History, Academy Museum in Los Angeles, The Wizard of Oz, Citizen Kane, Indiana Jones