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Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969) was an American actress, singer, and vaudevillian.Renowned for her powerful contralto voice, emotional depth, and versatility, Garland rose to international fame as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939), a role that cemented her status as a Hollywood legend.
The Gumm Sisters, later also known as The Garland Sisters, were an American vaudeville group formed by the three children of Francis Avent Gumm and Ethel Marion Milne: Judy Garland, Dorothy Virginia Gumm, and Mary Jane Gumm. Active from 1924 to 1935, the sisters were known for their vocal harmonies, dance routines, and stage presence.
The couple had three children: Mary Jane Gumm (born 1915), Dorothy Virginia Gumm (born 1917), and Frances Ethel Gumm (born 1922). The latter is better known as Judy Garland. Despite a shared commitment to their daughters’ early careers, the Gumm's marriage reportedly faced tension, partly due to financial pressures and personal struggles.
Actress Judy Garland and her husband, producer Sid Luft, at a party held at Romanoff's restaurant following the opening of her show with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood, California in 1954.
Happy Birthday, Judy Garland! The legendary singer and actress was born on this day in history, June 10th, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Here are five things you may not know about Garland: 1.
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Together, they had three daughters: Mary Jane “Suzanne” Gumm, Dorothy Virginia “Jimmie” Gumm, and Frances “Baby” Ethel Gumm, who would later change her name to Judy Garland. Ethel encouraged her daughters to perform as The Gumm Sisters , a vaudeville trio that sang and danced in local talent shows and on vaudeville stages.
Judy Garland, a legend of the silver screen known for her show-stopping voice, was devoted to her children: Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft.. The Wizard of Oz star and her second husband ...