2016NR

The Slippers

Name: The Slippers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-03-11

The Whirlwind Adventure of Hollywood's Most Famous Shoes

Documentary1h 30m

Storyline

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.

Details

DirectorMorgan White

ReleasedMar 11, 2016

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$300

Revenue

Reviews

4 reviews · 3 critics

3 fresh · 0 rotten

Allen Almachar

RTThe MacGuffinJul 13, 2020

What it does do - in terms of using the slippers to talk about movie history, preservation, and the culture of fandom - is entertaining and insightful.

Derek Deskins

RTNext ProjectionOct 16, 2018

What is impressive about Morgan White's direction is how the many stories are gently folded in, winning the viewer over bit by bit.

Jason Gorber

RTPOV MagazineAug 15, 2017

Despite the stylistic and formal misfires, The Slippers' subject does remain compelling for any lover of film, and one does get a glimpse into a niche group for whom the The Wizard of Oz holds a powerful meaning.

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