The ruby slippers are the magical shoes that were worn by Dorothy, (played by Judy Garland), in the 1939 MGM movie THE WIZARD OF OZ. Because of their iconic stature they are now among the most treasured and valuable of film memorabilia. As was customary for important props, a number of pairs were made for the film, though no one knows exactly how many. Five pairs are known to have survived; one of these was stolen in 2005 and never recovered. In L. Frank Baum's original novel, Dorothy wore Silver Shoes. The movie's creators changed them to ruby to take advantage of the new Technicolor film process.
