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Red, in the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz. Those involved in the filming considered silver to look washed out in comparison to all the riotous colors of their Technicolor production. And so they opted for Ruby Slippers. In the original book, and in the 1902/1903 stage version, by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the Slippers were Silver.
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What color are dorothys slippers in l frank baum's novel?
silver
What color was dorothys shoes in the Wizard of Oz?
The Ruby Slippers were worn first by the Wicked Witch of the East and then by Dorothy Gale, in the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz. In the original book, and in the 1902/1903 stage version, by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the shoes are Silver Slippers. But those involved in the making of the film found the silver to wash out in comparison to the riotous colors in their Technicolor production. And so red was the color of choice.
What color are the ruby slippers supposed ot be in the movie?
Ruby Red, of course.
To better show off Technicolor in The Wizard of Oz MGM changed Dorothy's silver slippers to what color?
Ruby red
Why are the slippers red in the film but silver in the book?
When Baum wrote the book, he made the silver slippers symbolize the coinage of silver money. When they made the movie, they changed the color to one more striking and obtrusive to the eye(:
What color are dorothys slippers in l frank baum's novel?
silver
Were Dorothys slippers ever golden emerald or sapphire?
No, they were ruby.
What is the color of Dorothy's slippers?
In the movie, red ruby slippers. In the books, silver slippers.
What color was the slippers in the movie The Wizard of Oz?
Dorothy's slippers were ruby red colored.
What color were the slippers in The Wizard of Oz?
ruby red
What were the color of Dorothy's slippers before they were red?
Silver.
What color was dorothys shoes in the Wizard of Oz?
The Ruby Slippers were worn first by the Wicked Witch of the East and then by Dorothy Gale, in the 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz. In the original book, and in the 1902/1903 stage version, by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], the shoes are Silver Slippers. But those involved in the making of the film found the silver to wash out in comparison to the riotous colors in their Technicolor production. And so red was the color of choice.
What color are the ruby slippers supposed ot be in the movie?
Ruby Red, of course.
Why does the pope wear red slippers?
In the distant past, red slippers were the standard footwear worn by the popes. Today the color and type of shoe is a personal preference of the wearer. Pope Francis wears a normal black or brown shoe.
To better show off Technicolor in The Wizard of Oz MGM changed Dorothy's silver slippers to what color?
Ruby red
Why are the slippers red in the film but silver in the book?
When Baum wrote the book, he made the silver slippers symbolize the coinage of silver money. When they made the movie, they changed the color to one more striking and obtrusive to the eye(:
What color were the slippers in the Wizard of Oz originally?
Dorothy's ruby slippers were originally silver as they were in the Oz books until MGM chief Louis B. Mayer realized that the Technicolor production would benefit from the red color.GUrjot Singh Sodhi
