The Slippers (2016)

The Whirlwind Adventure of Hollywood's Most Famous Shoes

THE SLIPPERS pulls back the Wizard’s curtain on the unbelievable story and cultural impact of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz.  Through first-hand accounts and archival interviews, THE SLIPPERS will detail the life of the Ruby Slippers after their sale at the famed 1970 MGM auction. Discovered by costumer Kent Warner, it is unclear how many pairs were found and how many pairs exist. That mystery has only helped to propel the shoes to the forefront of the Hollywood memorabilia market. They have been bought, stolen, and coveted by many. They are considered the most important piece of Hollywood memorabilia and the catalyst for the creation of Hollywood memorabilia collecting.

Director: Morgan White
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Derek Lajeunesse
Production: Tricon Films & Television
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $300
Original Language: en

Keywords

ruby slippers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Slippers about?
THE SLIPPERS pulls back the Wizard’s curtain on the unbelievable story and cultural impact of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz.  Through first-hand accounts and archival interviews, THE SLIPPERS will detail the life of the Ruby Slippers after their sale at the famed 1970 MGM auction. Discovered by costumer Kent Warner, it is unclear how many pairs were found and how many pairs exist. That mystery has only helped to propel the shoes to the forefront of the Hollywood memorabilia market. They have been bought, stolen, and coveted by many. They are considered the most important piece of Hollywood memorabilia and the catalyst for the creation of Hollywood memorabilia collecting.
Who directed The Slippers?
The Slippers was directed by Morgan White.
Who stars in The Slippers?
The Slippers stars John Fricke, Rhys Thomas, Debbie Reynolds, Todd Fisher, John Henson, John Henson.
How long is The Slippers?
The Slippers has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Slippers?
The Slippers is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of The Slippers?
The Slippers had a budget of $300.
Where was The Slippers produced?
The Slippers was produced in Canada.