Wizard of Oz Fact #101: Dorothy's Ruby Slippers
In L. Frank Baum’s original 1900 novel, Dorothy’s magical shoes were silver, not ruby. MGM changed them to ruby red to showcase Technicolor’s capabilities in the 1939 film. The iconic ruby slippers have become the most recognizable shoes in cinema history.
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Source: The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)