She signed a three-year, $300,000 contract with the network. Records Categories. [18] Frank bought and operated another theater in Lancaster,[19] and Ethel began managing her daughters and working to get them into motion pictures. [138] According to co-star Patty Duke, Garland was treated poorly by director Mark Robson on the set of Valley of the Dolls and was primarily hired so as to augment publicity for the film. "Virgina was a spitfire who turned heads and raised eyebrows on and off television,". [170] AllMusic biographer William Ruhlmann believes that Garland's ability to maintain a successful career as a recording artist even after her film appearances became less frequent was unusual for an artist at the time. She was an actress, known for "La Fiesta de Santa Barbara" (1935), "The Wedding of Jack and Jill" (1930) and "The Harvey Girls" (1946). After her breakup with Mercer, Garland and Rose were wed on July 27, 1941. "[79] However, she recovered over the next several months and in August of that year, returned to the stage of the Palladium. [174] However, studio employees recall that Garland had a tendency to be quite intense, headstrong and volatile;[168] Judy Garland: The Secret Life of an American Legend author David Shipman claims that several individuals were frustrated by Garland's "narcissism" and "growing instability", while millions of fans found her public demeanor and psychological state to be "fragile",[183][174] appearing neurotic in interviews. Berkeley was staging all the musical numbers and was severe with Garland's lack of effort, attitude and enthusiasm. Yes, we lost her at 47 years old. "[165], In recent years, Garland's legacy has maintained fans of all different ages, both younger and older. [70] Around this time, she also developed a serious problem with alcohol. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Garland underwent an extensive hospital stay at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, in which she was weaned off her medication and after a while, was able to eat and sleep normally. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [122], In April of 1944, Garland escorted Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. to a reception honoring the general at the home of Ira Gershwin. Garland went to school at Metro with Ava Gardner, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, "real beauties", said Charles Walters, who directed her in a number of films. [76] To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Following her work on The Pirate, she co-starred for the first and only time with Fred Astaire (who replaced Gene Kelly after Kelly had broken his ankle) in Easter Parade (1948), which became her top-grossing film at MGM. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She married Robert James Sherwood Jr. in 1937, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [89], Garland divorced Minnelli that same year. This account has been disabled. [44], Garland was initially outfitted in a blonde wig for the part, but Freed and LeRoy decided against it shortly into filming. She is the sister of actress, singer, dancer and vaudevillian Judy Garland. English : Live from the London Palladium, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, The New York Public Library Theatre Collection, The National Theatre Company of Great Britain, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Judy_Garland&oldid=1139241253, Best Musical or Comedy Actress Golden Globe (film) winners, Cecil B. 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She was interred in a crypt in the community mausoleum at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, a town 24 miles (39km) north of midtown Manhattan. Thanks for your help! However, she was not officially divorced from Luft at the time the ceremony was performed. [117] The Judy Garland Show was critically praised,[118][119] but for a variety of reasons (including being placed in the time slot opposite Bonanza on NBC), the show lasted only one season and was cancelled in 1964 after 26 episodes. At this time, she was also undergoing electroconvulsive therapy for depression. Birthday: June 10, 1922 ( Gemini) Born In: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States 216 58 Actresses #16 Singers #916 Film & Theater Personalities #20 Quick Facts Also Known As: Frances Ethel Gumm, Frances Gumm Died At Age: 47 Family: Spouse/Ex-: David Rose, Mark Herron, Mickey Deans, Sidney Luft, Vincente Minnelli father: Francis Avent Gumm of Children: 3 (Three) Son: Joey Luft Daughter: Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft Past Relationships: Judaline means "little Judy" in Jewish and was originally the endearing nickname given to Judy Garland by one of her directors when she was a child. Although she had said as early as 1955 that she would never do a weekly television series,[115] in the early 1960s, she was in a financially precarious situation. [53] After the film, Garland was one of the most bankable actresses in the United States. [183] The American Film Institute named her eighth among the Greatest female stars of Golden Age Hollywood cinema. Ethel was born on the 17th of November 1893 to John B. Milne and Eva Marion Fitzpatrick. AKA Frances Ethel Gumm Born: 10-Jun - 1922 Birthplace: Grand Rapids, MN Died: 22-Jun - 1969 Location of death: London, England Cause of death: Accident - Overdose Remains: Buried, Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY Gender: Female Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Singer, Actor We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Principal photography wrapped on March 17, 1954. [149][150] Her Wizard of Oz co-star Ray Bolger commented at her funeral, "She just plain wore out. The Committee for the First Amendment sought to protect the civil liberties of those accused. Try again later. This browser does not support getting your location. [139] After Garland's dismissal from the film, author Jacqueline Susann said in the 1967 television documentary Jacqueline Susann and the Valley of the Dolls, "I think Judy will always come back. [141] Garland earned more than $200,000 from her final run at New York's Palace Theatre from her 75% share of the profits generated by her engagement there. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [176][181] Her younger daughter Lorna agreed that Garland "hated" being referred to as a tragic figure, explaining, "We all have tragedies in our lives, but that does not make us tragic. 11). Ethel Marian Gilmore in California Deaths, 1940 - 1997 Ethel Marion Milne in The Victoria Advocate - Jan 6 1953 view all 20 Immediate Family William Patrick Gilmore, Sr. ex-husband Frank Gumm husband Their mother continuously kept trying with all three of her daughters and after moving from their home in Minnesota in 1927 when Mary Jane was 12, they began to go for auditions in shows and bigger more famous nightclubs. Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. [174] Paglia observed that actress Marilyn Monroe would exhibit behavior which was similar to that which Garland had exhibited a decade earlier in Meet Me in St. Louis, particularly tardiness. Garland stated that she, Rooney and other young performers were constantly prescribed amphetamines to stay awake and keep up with the frantic pace of making one film after another. based on information from your browser. Try again later. Little Nellie Kelly was purchased from George M. Cohan as a vehicle for her to display both her audience appeal and her physical appearance. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Then later married band conductor Jack Cathcart. Try again later. [142], By early 1969, Garland's health had deteriorated. Amos also refers to Garland as "Judy G" in her 1996 song "Not the Red Baron". Actress and singer Judy Garland were born as Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. [166], Garland always claimed that her talent as a performer was inherited, saying: "Nobody ever taught me what to do onstage. She was a member of the Gumm Sisters, along with "Baby" Frances (better known as Judy Garland) and Mary Jane Gumm. [168] She has been the subject of over thirty biographies since her death, including the well-received Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir by her daughter, Lorna Luft, whose memoir was later adapted into the television miniseries Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows, which won Emmy Awards for the two actresses who portrayed her (Tammy Blanchard and Judy Davis). Learn more about merges. [181] Michael Musto, a journalist for W magazine, wrote that in her film roles Garland "could project decency, vulnerability and spunk like no other star and she wrapped it up with a tremulously beautiful vocal delivery that could melt even the most hardened troll". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [146] Thurston stressed that the overdose had been unintentional and no evidence suggested that she had intended to kill herself. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! Filmography [ edit] References [ edit] The Gumm Sisters made their film debut in the 1929 short The Big Revue. [123], Other members included Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Dorothy Dandridge, John Garfield, Katharine Hepburn, Lena Horne, John Huston, Gene Kelly and Billy Wilder. [125] Garland would call Kennedy weekly, often ending her phone calls by singing the first few bars of "Over the Rainbow".[125]. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 1935 Virginia Susanne Gumm was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. In 1926 they were forced to move to Lancaster, California after Frank was accused of hitting on several boys. The house she stayed in during her vacations in Hyannis Port is known today as The Judy Garland House because of her association with the property. The Big Revue (1929) A Holiday in Storyland (1929) Compartilhar isto. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Virginia had a daughter, Judy Gail "Judaline," with her husband, musician Bobby Sherwood. [206] End of the Rainbow (2005) featured Caroline O'Connor as Garland and Paul Goddard as Garland's pianist. 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In 1997, Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. [97], Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and, in the run-up to the 27th Academy Awards, was generally expected to win for A Star Is Born. Virginia Susanne Gumm was born on July 4, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Garland guest-hosted an episode of The Hollywood Palace with Vic Damone. Judaline Sherwood was the daughter of actress Virginia Gumm. [196], Garland had a large fan base in the gay community and became a gay icon. To lose weight, Garland went back on the pills and the familiar pattern resurfaced. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. She was born in May 1938 and was named after her aunt, actress Judy Garland. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Virginia Thompson (139921344)? [50], The Wizard of Oz was a tremendous critical success, though its high budget and promotions costs of an estimated $4 million (equivalent to $62 million in 2021[51]), coupled with the lower revenue that was generated by discounted children's tickets, meant that the film did not return a profit until it was re-released in the 1940s and on subsequent occasions. GREAT NEWS! Try again. [85], Garland said after the Palladium show: "I suddenly knew that this was the beginning of a new life Hollywood thought I was through; then came the wonderful opportunity to appear at the London Palladium, where I can truthfully say Judy Garland was reborn. [22] Contributing to the Irish Independent, Julia Molony observed Garland's voice, although "still rich with emotion", had finally begun to "creak with the weight of years of disappointment and hard-living" by the time she performed at Carnegie Hall in 1961. The pressures of early stardom affected her physical and mental health from the time she was a teenager; her self-image was influenced by constant criticism from film executives who believed that she was physically unattractive and who manipulated her onscreen physical appearance. [78] Reputable biographies following her death stated that after this latest dismissal, she slightly grazed her neck with a broken glass, requiring only a Band-Aid, but at the time, the public was informed that a despondent Garland had slashed her throat. [179] Doug Strassler, a critic for the New York Press, described Garland as a "triple threat" who "bounced between family musicals and adult dramas with a precision and a talent that remains largely unmatched". [citation needed], Thrilled by the huge box-office receipts of Easter Parade, MGM immediately teamed Garland and Astaire in The Barkleys of Broadway. On March 29, 1955, she gave birth to son Joey Luft. Sorry! 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