The Slippers
"The Whirlwind Adventure of Hollywood's Most Famous Shoes"
Originally released in 2016. The Slippers is a documentary film. directed by Morgan White.
Starring John Fricke, Rhys Thomas, and Debbie Reynolds
Synopsis
THE SLIPPERS pulls back the Wizard’s curtain on the unbelievable story and cultural impact of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Through first-hand accounts and archival interviews, THE SLIPPERS will detail the life of the Ruby Slippers after their sale at the famed 1970 MGM auction. Discovered by costumer Kent Warner, it is unclear how many pairs were found and how many pairs exist. That mystery has only helped to propel the shoes to the forefront of the Hollywood memorabilia market. They have been bought, stolen, and coveted by many. They are considered the most important piece of Hollywood memorabilia and the catalyst for the creation of Hollywood memorabilia collecting.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Budget
$300
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300
Production Companies
- Tricon Films & Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Slippers about?
THE SLIPPERS pulls back the Wizard’s curtain on the unbelievable story and cultural impact of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Through first-hand accounts and archival interviews...
Who directed The Slippers?
The Slippers was directed by Morgan White.
How long is The Slippers?
The Slippers has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Slippers released?
The Slippers was released on March 11, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Slippers?
The main cast of The Slippers includes John Fricke, Rhys Thomas, Debbie Reynolds, Todd Fisher, John Henson.