The Wicked Witch of the West reaches greedily for the ruby slippers
"Those slippers will never come off—as long as you're alive," screeches the Wicked Witch of the West. Dorothy Gale's ruby slippers are among the most influential props in Hollywood history. Instantly recognized by their dazzling, red gleam, the slippers became a staple of MGM's The Wizard of Oz and an inseparable wardrobe piece from Judy Garland's career.
The transition from black-and-white to color film opened up new artistic possibilities, and Technicolor was a groundbreaking process in Hollywood’s toolkit. Technicolor had already proved successful in films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The Adventures of Robin Hood. Yet, color filmmaking was still rare, as it was costly and required specific lighting equipment and special film stock.
✕ Remove Ads As reported by EW, an early draft of the film from May 1938 had kept the silver color in, but the decision to change Dorothy’s slippers to red was a move to utilize the eye-grabbing power of Technicolor. Costume designer Gilbert Adrian, a fashion legend behind many of MGM’s most iconic costumes, knew red would not only contrast beautifully against the Yellow Brick Road but would also resonate with audiences on an emotional level.
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