Once stolen, Dorothy's original ruby slippers from 1939 classic ‘Wizard of Oz’ sells for ‘way up high’ price of US$32.5m at auction

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WASHINGTON, Dec 8 — Ruby slippers worn by actor Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz” went under the hammer Saturday, and t...

The shoes that sold on Saturday have a storied history.

The shoes, created by MGM Studios chief costume designer at the time, Gilbert Adrian, had belonged to a collector since 1970.

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Published On: 2024-12-08 @ 21:00:00 (5 days ago)

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