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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

In short: Compare Dorothy’s silver shoes in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with the ruby slippers of the 1939 film.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · The yellow brick road FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 14 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Compare Dorothy’s silver shoes in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with the ruby slippers of the 1939 film. Origin Chicago, United States Atlas record 1900 First appearance 1900 SIGNATURE MOTIF The yellow brick road Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 2 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Chicago, United States

In Baum’s 1900 book, Dorothy puts on the silver shoes because they look suitable for walking. Only much later does she learn they can carry her home. The 1939 MGM film gives that role to ruby slippers. The colour changes while the shoes keep their role in the homecoming.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1900 · Chicago, United States
    L. Frank Baum · The Wonderful Wizard of Oz · First book edition
  2. 1939 · Hollywood, USA
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer · The Wizard of Oz · film adaptation

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