As the Smithsonian Museum explains in its exhibit of a pair of ruby slippers, this creative change was a purely aesthetic choice ... the slippers turned ruby red for the film.

The transformation isn’t merely aesthetic—it’s a deliberate choice ... in an era dominated by black-and-white cinema. The ruby red created a stunning visual contrast against the yellow ...

Dorothy's Ruby Red Slippers from The Wizard of Oz are back on display at the National Museum of American History. Gamma Presse: MGM In 1939, sixteen-year-old Judy Garland donned a pair of ruby ...

At that time, the filmmakers pivoted, selecting ruby slippers as the best option to sparkle on screen against the backdrop of the yellow brick road. The red sequined shoes highlighted the vivid ...

When Davis turned up to the premiere in Hollywood, she wore a ruby red dress, much like the Madame President wears throughout the movie. Check it out: Davis stunned in a sparkly strapless and ...