He encouraged the group to choose a more appealing name after "Gumm" was met with laughter from the audience. Though the film was critically praised and earned a profit, most movie fans expected her to sing. Their parents, Frank and Ethel Gumm, owned a local theater. [125] Garland would call Kennedy weekly, often ending her phone calls by singing the first few bars of "Over the Rainbow".[125]. Garland's other films of the 1940s include The Harvey Girls (1946), in which she introduced the Academy Award-winning song "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" and Till the Clouds Roll By (1946). [165], Despite her success as a performer, Garland suffered from low self-esteem, particularly with regard to her weight, which she constantly dieted to maintain at the behest of the studio and Mayer;[168][174][182] critics and historians believe this was a result of having been told that she was an "ugly duckling" by studio executives. [116], Following a third special, Judy Garland and Her Guests Phil Silvers and Robert Goulet, Garland's weekly series debuted September 29, 1963. [163] This signature style of her performances used to be marked with power in her voice, pronounced enunciation and projecting a sense of vulnerability through her singing and body language. [2][3] She attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. "[85] Her appearances at the Palladium lasted for four weeks, where she received rave reviews and an ovation described by the Palladium manager as the loudest he had ever heard. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Geni requires JavaScript! Resend Activation Email. It never seemed forced or overly trained."[162]. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A system error has occurred. Let the Congress know what you think of its Un-American Committee. She later went on to marry Lee Kahn and changed her name to Suzanne Kahn. Try again later. She died on May 27, 1977 in Dallas, Texas, USA. [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". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [93] Directed by George Cukor, it was a large undertaking to which she initially fully dedicated herself. ", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. After her breakup with Mercer, Garland and Rose were wed on July 27, 1941. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! They next appeared together in Bubbles. Although producers Arthur Freed and Mervyn LeRoy had wanted to cast her in the role from the beginning, studio chief Mayer first tried to borrow Shirley Temple from 20th Century Fox, but they declined. She was replaced in the film by Ginger Rogers. Failed to remove flower. Garland, the star of many classic musical films, was known for her tremendous talent and troubled life. [31], Her physical appearance was a dilemma for MGM. She was known as "Jimmie" and was considered a masterful and accomplished performer appearing in movies and other venues. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. She was born in May 1938 and was named after her aunt, actress Judy Garland. At Luft's suggestion, the "Born in a Trunk" medley was filmed as a showcase for her and inserted over director Cukor's objections, who feared the additional length would lead to cuts in other areas. Jimmie Dale Gumm 1932 1932 Jimmie Dale Gumm in West Virginia Death Index & Certificates, 1853-1964. Amos also refers to Garland as "Judy G" in her 1996 song "Not the Red Baron". [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. In music, Garland is referenced in the 1992 Tori Amos song "Happy Phantom", in which Garland is imagined to be taking Buddha by the hand. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Learn more about merges. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [102], In 1956, Garland performed for four weeks at the New Frontier Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip for a salary of $55,000 per week, making her the highest-paid entertainer to work in Las Vegas. 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). Her third performance, in Melbourne, started an hour late. Frances Ethel Gumm was another name for her. [57] "A true rarity" is what media called it. Some of the information displayed may be restricted. [164] Although her range was comparatively limited, Garland was capable of alternating between female and male-sounding timbres with little effort. [175] Garland stated that she always felt most safe and at home while performing onstage, regardless of the condition of her voice. [109][110], Her concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, was a considerable highlight, called by many "the greatest night in show business history". Please try again later. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Ethel was born on the 17th of November 1893 to John B. Milne and Eva Marion Fitzpatrick. [128] She had filed for divorce from Luft on several previous occasions, even as early as 1956, but they had reconciled each time. [165], Subsequent celebrities who have suffered from personal struggles with drug addiction and substance use disorder have been compared to Garland, particularly Michael Jackson. Her final film was I Could Go On Singing (1963), co-starring Dirk Bogarde. MGM hit on a winning formula when it paired Garland with Mickey Rooney in a string of what were known as "backyard musicals". View Source . She was funny and she was warm and she was wonderfully gifted. [183][184], In a review for the Star Tribune, Graydon Royce wrote that Garland's public image remained that of "a Midwestern girl who couldn't believe where she was", despite having been a well-established celebrity for over 20 years. [161] Describing the singer as "Tender and endearing yet savage and turbulent", Paglia wrote that Garland "cut a path of destruction through many lives. ", "Judy Garland among long list of creative figures given ECT", "Judy Garland, M.G.M. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [166] Her more joyful, belted performances have been compared to entertainers Sophie Tucker, Ethel Merman and Al Jolson. [166], The Huffington Post writer Joan E. Dowlin called the period of Garland's music career between 1937 and 1945 the "innocent years", during which the critic believes the singer's "voice was vibrant and her musical expression exuberant", taking note of its resonance and distinct, "rich yet sweet" quality "that grabs you and pulls you in". [23] Garland's daughter Lorna Luft stated that her mother selected the name when Jessel announced that the trio "looked prettier than a garland of flowers". Virginia Susanne Gumm was born on July 4, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. Try again later. GREAT NEWS! Problems with Garland's behavior ended her Hollywood Palace guest appearances. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Dorothy Virginia Gumm, also known as Suzy "Jimmie" Gumm (born July 4, 1917 - May 27, 1977) was an American actress and vaudeville performer. [111] The two-record album Judy at Carnegie Hall was certified gold, charting for 95 weeks on Billboard, including 13 weeks at number one. [96] Transcona made no more films with Warner. Vincente Minnelli was assigned to direct and he requested that make-up artist Dorothy Ponedel be assigned to Garland. Dorothy had 2 sisters: . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. She complained to Mayer, trying to have Berkeley fired from the feature. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1926 they were forced to move to Lancaster, California after Frank was accused of hitting on several boys. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 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. Virginia Gumm Actress | The Wedding of Jack and Jill Virginia Susanne Gumm was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. Try again later. [174] Farrell called Garland "A grab bag of contradictions" which "has always been a feast for the American imagination", describing her public persona as "awkward yet direct, bashful yet brash". 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. [195] While on tour in 1964, Garland identified "Over the Rainbow" as her favorite of all the songs she had ever recorded, to which Trussel observed that "Her career would remain inextricably linked". Garland performed "Zing! This account has been disabled. [168], On June 10, 2022, the anniversary of her centennial, she was honored with a fragrance named after her entitled "Judy A Garland Fragrance" created by Vincenzo Spinnato. [55] Her co-star George Murphy regarded the kiss as embarrassing. [63] On March 12, 1946, daughter Liza was born. [165] She has been closely associated with her carefully cultivated girl next door image. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Other starring roles during this period included Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), The Harvey Girls (1946), Easter Parade (1948) and Summer Stock (1950). Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Bing said "What's going on?" Add to your scrapbook. Garland began performing as a child with her two older sisters, in a vaudeville group "The Gumm Sisters" and was later signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a teenager. This was one of the first films in her career that gave her the opportunity to be the attractive leading lady. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Make sure that the file is a photo. He said it felt like "a hillbilly with a child bride". [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. [67] She was able to complete filming, but in July she made her first suicide attempt, making minor cuts to her wrist with a broken glass. She was born to Garland's sister, Dorothy Virginia Gumm and Bobby Sherwood. Belgravia, London. She got a job in the mail room at MGM while Jack worked as Judy's musical conductor. [196], Garland had a large fan base in the gay community and became a gay icon. Sherwood was born as Judith Gale Sherwood on May in 1938. Year should not be greater than current year. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? of Children: 3 (Three) Son: Joey Luft Daughter: Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft Past Relationships: The three talented sisters formed a singing group called The Gumm Sisters. [89], Garland divorced Minnelli that same year. [84] The successful concert tour was the first of her many comebacks, with performances centered on songs by Al Jolson and revival of vaudevillian "tradition". [56] Garland began a relationship with musician David Rose and on her 18th birthday, he gave her an engagement ring. Try again later. 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). Virginia was 59 years old at the time of death. "[165], In recent years, Garland's legacy has maintained fans of all different ages, both younger and older. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Virginia Thompson (139921344)? Frank was gay and the couple had an unhappy marriage. She was nervous at the prospect of taking on a role strongly identified with Ethel Merman, anxious about appearing in an unglamorous part after breaking from juvenile parts for several years and disturbed by her treatment at the hands of director Busby Berkeley. [167] In 2012, Strassler described Garland as "more than an icon Like Charlie Chaplin and Lucille Ball, she created a template that the powers that be have forever been trying, with varied levels of success, to replicate. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. . [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. [98] Time labeled her performance as "just about the greatest one-woman show in modern movie history". Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 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