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Why are the slippers silver instead of ruby red in 'Wicked'?
In Baum's book, the magical footwear is not ruby but ... century—a layer of symbolism lost when the slippers turned ruby red for the film. While "Wicked" doesn't delve into these economic ...
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Ruby-red slippers take center stage at Academy Museum exhibit on color in film
LOS ANGELES -- In the hit movie “Wicked,” those famous magical shoes are silver. But if you want to see them in all their ...