Results: Ruby Slippers from "The Wizard of Oz"

The iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the classic film " The Wizard of Oz" are up for auction nearly two decades after they were stolen by a thief who believed they were adorned with real jewels. Were you aware that this iconic movie prop was stolen in 2005?

The sequin and bead bedazzled slippers were recovered by the FBI in 2018 and have been returned to the original owner, memorabilia collector Michael Shaw. The Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, is among those vying for the slippers, which were one of several pairs worn by Garland during filming. Only four pairs of the iconic ruby slippers are known to exist. Do you know that more than one pair of the ruby slippers were made during the filming of "The Wizard of Oz"?

The man responsible for the theft, Terry Jon Martin used a hammer to smash the glass of the museum's door and display case in an attempt to steal the shoes, believing they were worth $1 million due to their supposed jewel adornments. Are you surprised that the thief used such a common tool and simple way to gain entry to the museum to commit larceny? (The photo is the thief at 73 y/o, he received no jail time due to poor health)

In addition to the ruby slippers, the auction of movie memorabilia includes other items from "The Wizard of Oz," such as a hat worn by Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch of the West and the screen door from Dorothy's Kansas home. The recovery and upcoming auction of the ruby slippers mark the end of a long and dramatic saga surrounding these iconic pieces of movie history. Have you ever watched "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) movie?