Resend Activation Email. Her daughter Liza made her film debut at the age of two and a half at the end of the film. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [176] Royce believes that fans and audiences insisted on preserving their memory of Garland as Dorothy no matter how much she matured, calling her "a captive not of her own desire to stay young, but a captive of the public's desire to preserve her that way". Despite its short run, the series was nominated for four Emmy Awards, including Best Variety Series. [65], The Clock (1945) was Garland's first straight dramatic film; Robert Walker was cast in the main male role. [162] Trussel agreed that "Garland's singing voice sounded utterly natural. [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. There was a problem getting your location. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [176] English actor Dirk Bogarde once called Garland "the funniest woman I have ever met". She appeared in more than two dozen films for MGM. Year should not be greater than current year. Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Herron claimed that he "only hit her in self defense". Garland guest-hosted an episode of The Hollywood Palace with Vic Damone. Frank Gumm died the following morning at age 49, leaving her devastated. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. She did not act again in a non-singing dramatic role for many years. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [166] Garland's elder daughter Liza Minnelli had a personal life that was almost parallel to that of her mother's, having struggled with substance use disorder and several unsuccessful marriages. [27] Frances changed her name to "Judy" soon after, inspired by a popular Hoagy Carmichael song. [152], After Garland's body had been embalmed and clothed in the same gray, silk gown she wore at her wedding to Deans, Deans traveled with her remains to New York City on June 26, where an estimated 20,000 people lined up to pay their respects at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, which remained open all night long to accommodate the overflowing crowd. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This can be accessed on YouTube. [173] Ruhlmann wrote that the singer's personal life "contrasted so starkly with the exuberance and innocence of her film roles". She was apart of a vaudeville act from 1924 to 1935 called The Gumm Sisters. She was an accomplished talented performer, an actress, known for La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935), The Wedding of Jack and Jill (1930), and The Harvey Girls (1946). She also had great moments in her personal life. [147] Supporting the accidental cause, Garland's physician noted that a prescription of 25 barbiturate pills was found by her bedside half-empty and another bottle of 100 barbiturate pills was still unopened. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Virginia Thompson (139921344)? [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. Learn more about merges. [43], In 1938 when she was sixteen, Garland was cast as the young Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939), a film based on the 1900 children's book by L. Frank Baum. [190] Strassler observed that Garland "created one of the most storied cautionary tales in the industry, thanks to her many excesses and insecurities that led to her early death by overdose". After its first-run engagements, about 30 minutes of footage were cut, sparking outrage among critics and filmgoers. Judith Judaline Gale Sherwood was an American woman who is Judy Garlands niece. Little Nellie Kelly was purchased from George M. Cohan as a vehicle for her to display both her audience appeal and her physical appearance. [198] In the 1960s, a reporter asked how she felt about having a large gay following. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [166] Her more joyful, belted performances have been compared to entertainers Sophie Tucker, Ethel Merman and Al Jolson. She complained to Mayer, trying to have Berkeley fired from the feature. Garland took part in recording an all-star radio broadcast on October 26, 1947, Hollywood Fights Back, during which she exhorted listeners to action: "Before every free conscience in America is subpoenaed, please speak up! : daughter of Frank Gumm . View Source . Garland was then cast in the film adaptation of Annie Get Your Gun in the title role of Annie Oakley. [132] Garland's Melbourne appearance gained a negative press response. At this time, she was also undergoing electroconvulsive therapy for depression. Frances Ethel Gumm was another name for her. Filmography [ edit] References [ edit] She attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. [121], Garland was a life-long and relatively active Democrat. After her breakup with Mercer, Garland and Rose were wed on July 27, 1941. The three talented sisters formed a singing group called The Gumm Sisters. There is a problem with your email/password. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Dorothy Virginia Gumm. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. By the fall of 1966, Garland had also parted ways with Fields and Begelman. Though the film was critically praised and earned a profit, most movie fans expected her to sing. Garland worked on her autobiography on and off throughout the 1960s, but never completed it. Learn more about managing a memorial . The Oscar was won, however, by Grace Kelly for The Country Girl (1954). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [116], Following a third special, Judy Garland and Her Guests Phil Silvers and Robert Goulet, Garland's weekly series debuted September 29, 1963. By late 1934, the Gumm Sisters had changed their name to the Garland Sisters. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Dorothy Virginia Gumm (1917 - 1977) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. She was only .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}4ft 11+12in (151cm) and her "cute" or "girl-next-door" looks did not exemplify the most glamorous persona then required of leading female performers. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. [166] Garland's voice would often vary to suit the song she was interpreting, ranging from soft, engaging and tender during ballads to humorous on some of her duets with other artists. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [174] Royce argues that Garland maintained "astonishing strength and courage", even during difficult times. 26) and "The Man That Got Away" (No. [55] Her co-star George Murphy regarded the kiss as embarrassing. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [114] Following this success, CBS made a $24 million offer (equivalent to $167 million in 2021[51]) to her for a weekly television series of her own, also to be called The Judy Garland Show, which was deemed at the time in the press to be "the biggest talent deal in TV history". There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Berkeley was staging all the musical numbers and was severe with Garland's lack of effort, attitude and enthusiasm. Frank was gay and the couple had an unhappy marriage. The sisters had tremendous talent, although they were nothing compared to their youngest sister Baby Frances, the future Judy Garland. Went the Strings of My Heart", a song which became a standard in many of her concerts. Virginia Gumm was born on July 4, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Search above to list available cemeteries. Other starring roles during this period included Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), The Harvey Girls (1946), Easter Parade (1948) and Summer Stock (1950). Born July 4, 1917 Although it was still popular, drawing huge crowds and grossing over $6 million in its first release, A Star is Born did not make back its cost and ended up losing money. Garland, the star of many classic musical films, was known for her tremendous talent and troubled life. We encourage you to . "Virgina was a spitfire who turned heads and raised eyebrows on and off television,". Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Dorothy had 2 sisters: . She was of Irish, English, Scottish,[11][12] and French Huguenot[13][14] ancestry, named after both of her parents and baptized at a local Episcopal church. [180], Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. [169] O'Brien believes that "No one in the history of Hollywood ever packed the musical wallop that Garland did", explaining, "She had the biggest, most versatile voice in movies. She needs our support. English: The Gumm Sisters, AKA The Garland Sisters, ca. [167], By the time of her death in 1969, Garland had appeared in more than 35 films. However, she was not officially divorced from Luft at the time the ceremony was performed. This page was last edited on 17 October 2021, at 10:52. article "Dorothy Virginia Gumm" is from Wikipedia, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=Dorothy_Virginia_Gumm&oldid=2110255. [161] Describing the singer as "Tender and endearing yet savage and turbulent", Paglia wrote that Garland "cut a path of destruction through many lives. [162], According to Paglia, the more Garland performed "Over the Rainbow", the more it "became her tragic anthem a dirge for artistic opportunities squandered and for personal happiness permanently deferred". Family Members. After being advised by her doctor that she would only be able to work in four- to five-day increments with extended rest periods between, MGM executive Arthur Freed made the decision to suspend her on July 18, 1948. She was an actress, known for "La Fiesta de Santa Barbara" (1935), "The Wedding of Jack and Jill" (1930) and "The Harvey Girls" (1946). Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Virginia was 59 years old at the time of death. Please try again later. Sister of actress Judy Garland. In the last, she played her first adult role, a dual role of both mother and daughter. The relationship began in 1963 while Garland was doing her television show. After reviewing the additions to her look, Garland was surprised when Ponedel said that the caps and discs that Garland had been using were not needed, as she was "a pretty girl". On August 28, 1963, Garland and other prominent celebrities such as Josephine Baker, Sidney Poitier, Lena Horne, Paul Newman, Rita Moreno and Sammy Davis, Jr. took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a demonstration organized to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. She was apart of a vaudeville act from 1924 to 1935 called The Gumm Sisters. 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