This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [91] On November 21, 1952, Garland gave birth to daughter Lorna Luft, who herself became an actress and singer. Ex-wife of Bobby Sherwood The work that Ponedel did on Garland for Meet Me in St. Louis made Garland so happy that Ponedel became Garland's advisor every time she worked on a film for MGM.[35]. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [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". There was a problem getting your location. 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. This can be accessed on YouTube. You are currently not logged in as a member of MyHeritage. Virginia was 59 years old at the time of death. [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. Her lightened hair was also pulled up in a stylish fashion. [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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (No. As a result, the secure financial position Garland had expected from the profits did not materialize. Francis Avent Frank Gumm, Ethel Marion Gumm (geb. [90] On June 8, 1952, she married Sidney Luft, her tour manager and producer, in Hollister, California. [65], The Clock (1945) was Garland's first straight dramatic film; Robert Walker was cast in the main male role. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "[32] Her insecurity was exacerbated by the attitude of studio chief Mayer, who referred to her as his "little hunchback". She appeared in more than two dozen films for MGM. A few days later, Judy and her father were brought for an impromptu audition at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios in Culver City. But she was not a tragic figure. She had a second one in 1943 when she became pregnant from her affair with Tyrone Power. She died in July 1985 (aged 47), and lived in Henderson (or Clark), Nevada for her later years. Vincente Minnelli was assigned to direct and he requested that make-up artist Dorothy Ponedel be assigned to Garland. "Get Happy" was the last segment of Summer Stock to be filmed. [202] Harvey Weinstein optioned Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland and a stage show and film based on it were slated to star Anne Hathaway. It won four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Female Vocal of the Year. [129], After her television series was canceled, Garland returned to work on the stage. Portions of her unfinished autobiography were included in the 2014 biography, Judy Garland on Judy Garland: Interviews and Encounters by Randy L. I think it had a very damaging effect on her emotionally for a long time. [125] Garland would call Kennedy weekly, often ending her phone calls by singing the first few bars of "Over the Rainbow".[125]. How do we create a person's profile? Try again later. 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. [131] She later characterized the Melbourne crowd as "brutish". On September 16, 1963, Garland along with daughter Liza Minnelli, Carolyn Jones, June Allyson and Allyson's daughter Pam Powell held a press conference to protest the recent bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, that resulted in the death of four young African American girls. She was born to Garlands sister, Dorothy Virginia Gumm and Bobby Sherwood. This was followed by appearances in two Vitaphone shorts the following year: A Holiday in Storyland (featuring Garland's first on-screen solo) and The Wedding of Jack and Jill. [176] English actor Dirk Bogarde once called Garland "the funniest woman I have ever met". Sorry! Ethel Marion Gumm (born Milne) in MyHeritage family trees (Minnelli Web Site) Ethel M Gilmore in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1. [60], One of Garland's most successful films for MGM was Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), in which she introduced three standards: "The Trolley Song", "The Boy Next Door" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". She also had great moments in her personal life. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The daughter of vaudeville professionals, she started her stage career as a child. Learn more about merges. : 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 born in May 1938 and was named after her aunt, actress Judy Garland. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [4][5][6] Garland was the first woman to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, which she won for her 1961 live recording titled Judy at Carnegie Hall.[7]. English: The Gumm Sisters, AKA The Garland Sisters, ca. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Iris Terrace, Great Mausoleum, Iris Columbarium, Niche 27771-B, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126982696/mary-jane-cathcart. [66], In April 1948, during filming for The Pirate, Garland suffered a nervous breakdown and was placed in a private sanatorium. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, USA. [173] Ruhlmann wrote that the singer's personal life "contrasted so starkly with the exuberance and innocence of her film roles". She was an actress, known for "La Fiesta de Santa Barbara" (1935), "The Wedding of Jack and Jill" (1930) and "The Harvey Girls" (1946). [40] They were also given barbiturates to take before going to bed so they could sleep. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Milne), Mary Jane Suzy Gumm, Judy Frances Ethel Gumm, May 26 1977 - Dallas, Texas, United States, Francis Avent Frank GUMM, Ethel Marian MILNE, Frances Ethel (Judy) GUMM, Mary Jane GUMM, July 4 1917 - Goodland, Itasca, Minnesota, United States, May 28 1977 - Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States. There were rumors she had committed suicide but the truth was she died from asphyxiation caused by a seizure. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. She was given the "glamor treatment" in Presenting Lily Mars (1943), in which she was dressed in "grown-up" gowns. By the fall of 1966, Garland had also parted ways with Fields and Begelman. Judy! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [181] In 2010, The Huffington Post contributor Joan E. Dowlin concluded that Garland possessed a distinct "it" quality by "exemplif[ying] the star quality of charisma, musical talent, natural acting ability and, despite what the studio honchos said, good looks (even if they were the girl next door looks)". Judy! [128] She had filed for divorce from Luft on several previous occasions, even as early as 1956, but they had reconciled each time. Ponedel refined her appearance in several ways, including extending and reshaping her eyebrows, changing her hairline, modifying her lip line and removing her nose discs and dental caps. 76), "Get Happy" (No. But I have a funny new thing now, a real determination to make people enjoy the show. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [2][3] She attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Let the Congress know what you think of its Un-American Committee. [135] During their divorce, Garland testified that Herron had beaten her. "[124], Garland was a friend of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy and she often vacationed in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. 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. Judaline Sherwood was the daughter of actress Virginia Gumm. [189] In June 1998, in The New York Times, Camille Paglia wrote, "Garland was a personality on the grand scale who makes our current crop of pop stars look lightweight and evanescent. When principal photography on Summer Stock was completed in the spring of 1950, it was decided that Garland needed an additional musical number. That same year she was hospitalized after overdosing on sleeping pills. Birthday: July 4, 1917 Date of Death: May 27, 1977 Age at Death: 59. [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". Make sure that the file is a photo. [185][186][187][188] In 1992, Gerald Clarke of Architectural Digest dubbed Garland "probably the greatest American entertainer of the twentieth century". Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Judy's first feature-length film was on a loan-out to Fox titled "Pigskin Parade" a football-themed musical comedy where she was billed tenth after Stuart Erwin, Jack Haley, Patsy Kelly, Betty Grable and others. Some of the information displayed may be restricted. Despite its short run, the series was nominated for four Emmy Awards, including Best Variety Series. Make sure that the file is a photo. There was an error deleting this problem. She is the sister of Judy Garland, she was apart of the former vaudeville group The Gumm Sisters and is the aunt of Liza Minnelli . Suzanne was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. [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. The affair ended in early 1945 and they remained on good terms afterwards. Virginia Gunn, a popular WAGA-TV host in the 1970s and early 1980s, passed away Monday, according to Fox 5. Garland was a frequent on-screen partner of both Mickey Rooney and Gene Kelly and regularly collaborated with director and second husband Vincente Minnelli. She was born in Michigamme, Marquette, Michigan, United States. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [71], When her suspension was over, she was summoned back to work and ultimately performed two songs as a guest in the Rodgers and Hart biopic Words and Music (1948), which was her last appearance with Mickey Rooney. [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. She was an actress, known for La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935), The Wedding of Jack and Jill (1930) and The Harvey Girls (1946). The concert was also shown on the British television network ITV and it was one of her final appearances at the venue. No one on that lot was responsible for Judy Garland's death. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Virginia Thompson (139921344)? . Virginia Gumm was born on July 4, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, USA as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. She felt so warmly embraced by the British that she announced her intention to move permanently to England. She wore a sequined pantsuit on stage for this tour, which was part of the original wardrobe for her character in Valley of the Dolls. [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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. She was an actress, known for La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935), The Wedding of Jack and Jill (1930) and The Harvey Girls (1946). [96] Transcona made no more films with Warner. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Dorothy Virginia Gumm (1917 - 1977) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. She was known as "Jimmie" and was considered a masterful and accomplished performer appearing in movies and other venues. Records Categories. [64] The couple divorced by 1951. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Polski: The Gumm Sisters, pniej znane take jako The Garland Sisters, okoo 1935 roku, od lewej: Mary Jane, Frances Ethel ( Judy Garland ) i Dorothy Virginia Gumm. Her final film was I Could Go On Singing (1963), co-starring Dirk Bogarde. Garland's autopsy showed no inflammation of her stomach lining and no drug residue in her stomach, which indicated that the drug had been ingested over a long period of time, rather than in a single dose. [93] Directed by George Cukor, it was a large undertaking to which she initially fully dedicated herself. Virginia Susanne Gumm was born on July 4, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, as Dorothy Virginia Gumm. She died on May 27, 1977 in Dallas, Texas, USA. [162] Trussel agreed that "Garland's singing voice sounded utterly natural. Garland worked on her autobiography on and off throughout the 1960s, but never completed it. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Virginia Gumm Birthday and Date of Death. [165] Although her musical repertoire consisted largely of cast recordings, show tunes and traditional pop standards,[167] Garland was also capable of singing soul, blues and jazz music, which Dowlin compared to singer Elvis Presley. 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