Judy Garland Fun Features This is the section for all our "FUN" Judy Garland information - please enjoy! Did You Know? … that Judy got her start in the early 30's as part of a vaudeville act with her two sisters Mary Jane and Virginia. The girls were billed under the name The Gumm Sisters Kiddie Act. Judy's early life was dominated by her mothers relentless pursuit of fame for her daughters - the woman is often compared to Rose in the movie Gypsy. … that the Gumm sisters changed their last name to Garland when fellow vaudevillian George Jesell said that Gumm was too unattractive of a name for a trio of girls were pretty as a garland of roses. Later Frances would choose Judy as her new first name because she thought it was sounded peppy.  … that early on in her career, when MGM wasn't quite sure what to make of the talented teenager - they put her in a string of musicals with fellow song and dance teen Mickey Rooney. Mickey and Judy would make ten movies together - most of them with the same "Let's put on a show!" plotline. See them sing and dance their hearts out in Andy Hardy Meets a Debutante, Babe is Arms, Babes on Broadway, Girl Crazy, Life Begins for Andy Hardy, Love Finds Andy Hardy, Strike Up the Band, Thoroughbreds Don't Cry, Thousands Cheer and Words and Music.… that Judy performed her famous "Dear Mr. Gable" number - a musical love letter to movie star heartthrob Clark Gable number in The Broadway Melody of 1938. Learn more in our Tribute to Clark Gable.  … that MGM actually wanted child star Shirley Temple for the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Judy was only reluctantly given the part when the deal with Temple's studio went sour. In the words of screenwriter William Goldman - nobody knows anything. Her performance was star-making and rightly honored by the Academy of Motion Picture and Scientest with a special juvenile Oscar. Learn more in our Tribute to The Wizard of Oz. … that critics and movie connoisseurs consider Judy's performance as Mrs. Norman Maine in A Star is Born her all-time best and so did she. She was heartbroken when she lost the Best Actress Oscar to Grace Kelly who gave the performance of HER life that same year in The Country Girl. … that Judy was married five times - one of her husbands was director Vincente Minnelli. The two talented moviemakers collaborated on some of Judy's best musicals (Meet Me in St. Louis, The Pirate, Til the Clouds Roll By and Ziegfeld Follies) and a very talented singer/actress daughter, Liza Minnelli.… that both of Judy's daughters Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft have inherited their mother's golden vocal cords and are talented musical performers in their own right. Explore the The Music of Liza Minnelli. On Location Hollywood Walk of Fame Star In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Judy Garland's stars: 
Walk of Fame Star(Motion Pictures) 1715 Vine St. Hollywood, CA
Walk of Fame Star(Recording) 6764 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA Childhood Home of Judy Garland 1231 Stone Canyon Rd. Bel Air, CA SEE MAP Former Home of Judy Garland 934 Bel Air Road Bel Air, CA SEE MAP Judy Garland Museum and Birthplace P.O. Box 724 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Official Site 1-800-664-5839 The museum is open for visitors seven days a week between May 12th and Oct. 14. The rest of the year you must make an appointment to tour the museum. Fan Memories Do you have a Judy Garland story, memory or anecdote you would like to share? Be the first to conTribute! your own Fan Memory. conTribute! conTribute! your own Fan Memory conTribute! to the Judy Garland Message Board Email Us with any comments, corrections or suggestions Help | Site Map | Home Judy Garland pictured (left) in Meet Me in St. Louis This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Judy Garland. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. Click here for further terms of use. © 2001-2005 Destination Hollywood, Inc. All rights reserved. |
 
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