A pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz has set a new record as the most expensive movie memorabilia, selling for $28 million at a Heritage Auctions event. These slippers, one of only four surviving pairs from the 1939 classic, far surpassed their expected value of $3 million. Originally stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum, they were recovered in 2018 by the FBI in a dramatic sting operation.
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The sale coincides with renewed interest in The Wizard of Oz due to the release of the prequel Wicked. Garland, just 16 when she portrayed Dorothy, became a Hollywood icon through her role. The ruby slippers, altered from silver in the book to emphasize Technicolor, symbolise Dorothy’s journey and her famous line: “There’s no place like home.” Now a cultural treasure, they remain a testament to American cinematic heritage.
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