While many remember Dorothy Gale's ruby-red slippers in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, but in the original book her slippers were silver. The color change was done because red looked more vibrant on the big-screen.
I totally forgot about that! I saw the movie before I read the book, and I was (at age 9) annoyed that the Emerald City was so because everyone was wearing green glasses. Interesting social statement, though.
really ive been familiar with the story but i never heard of that nice one my brother would really be shocked about this trivia
ReplyDeleteI prefer them red ! It's more desirable !
ReplyDeleteBut I didn't know about that !
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Well, now I understand it, lol.
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Never knew that, but it figures they had to change them.
ReplyDeleteForget the shoes...I never knew Dorothy's last name was Gale.
ReplyDeleteHollywood can never stick to the original.
ReplyDeletemaybe because red is attractive for slippers
ReplyDeleteI think they made a good choice.
ReplyDelete☺☺☺☺Nice!!!
ReplyDeleteSilver slippers were a jab at the financial fat cats of the 19th century who favored the Gold Standard.
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crazy huh?!
I totally forgot about that! I saw the movie before I read the book, and I was (at age 9) annoyed that the Emerald City was so because everyone was wearing green glasses. Interesting social statement, though.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Adam. I own an annotated copy of the book, some kind of luxury edition that cost me more than my wife's Valentine present. Don't tell her...
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing fine.
i remember reading that book, but i don't remember that detail. which just shows how well i remember stuff.
ReplyDeleteoh really, funny how things happen!
ReplyDeleteFascinating story!
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