Judy Garland News & Events

On This Day In Judy Garland’s Life And Career – May 20

“Frances Gumm, wow!” – Judy Garland, 1943 May 20, 1930:  Frances (Judy) and her two sisters performed at the Easter

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On This Day In Judy Garland’s Life And Career – May 19

“The story of Judy is almost entirely of and in theater.” – Uncredited article, 1957 May 19, 1914:  The theatre that

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On This Day In Judy Garland’s Life And Career – May 17

“Surely the greatest musical performer the movies have ever produced” – Jerry Parker, syndicated columnist, 1974 May 17, 1931:  Judy

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On This Day In Judy Garland’s Life And Career – May 15

“She’s very vague about business matters.” – Judge Burke, Los Angeles, 1952 May 15, 1931:  Frances (Judy), played a “Fairie

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On This Day In Judy Garland’s Life And Career – May 14

“Somewhere over that rainbow, for Judy Garland, was a big pot of gold called Applause” – Sue Brandt McBeem, The

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Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers from the MGM Auction 1970

On This Day In Judy Garland’s Life And Career – May 6

“She is smaller than you might think and totally unpretentious.” – Claudia Cassidy, Chicago Tribune May 6, 1939:  Judy had

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On This Day In Judy Garland’s Life And Career – May 5

“[Judy Garland] hates necking” – Sheliah Graham, 1941 May 5, 1924:  Judy’s father, Frank Gumm, directed a local production of

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