Judy Garland

era (1930’s to 1960’s) to compare their societal struggles and achievements. Thus, Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland by Gerald Clarke and the “Examination of Moral Clauses” by law authors Fernando M. Pinguelo and Timothy D. are valuable for this investigation by giving a firsthand example of a Classic Hollywood actress view of her body image and the legal clause that may have pressured Garland and many other actors to judge their bodies similarly. Knowing the emotional…

One of the most famous versions is the one with the ukulele by Israel K. Somewhere Over The Rainbow is a ballad, with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg. It was written for the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz. It was sung by actress Judy Garland in her starring role as Dorothy Gale. The song won the Academy Award for The Best Original Song and became Garland’s signature son. It is also one of the most enduring standards of the 20th century Somewhere over the rainbow by Israel. This…

Who was Judy Garland? A girl, a person, an actress, a wife, a mother, but who really was Judy Garland and where did she come from. She was born June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, MN. Her real name was Frances Gumm. Her family was rather odd. Her father was Francis Avent Gumm who was a Vaudeville performer, and a closeted homo. Which got them kicked out of several towns. Her mother was Ethel Marion Milne and she, too, was a Vaudeville performer, who forced her daughter into stardom. She had two…

times I’ve watched this truly WONDROUS film! The Wizard of Oz is as visually exciting and emotionally stirring today as it was when first released in 1939. It’s the most famous and beloved family movie of all time. A wonderful cast featuring Judy Garland, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Ray Bolger, Margaret Hamilton and Terry as Toto and many others. With an enchanting score that brings the magical characters and story to life, as the audience is swept away on Dorothy's…

The segment talks about how Garland looked gorgeous and that her beauty did not go unnoticed. Next to the brief section is an ad for April Showers Talc, which talks about how this powder is “luxurious” and is the “fragrance of youth .” On the opposing page is an ad for Odorono Cream…

“The Wizard of Oz” is a 1939 classic film featuring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, and directing them all would be the great Victor Fleming. Victor Fleming’s classic film is about a young girl, named Dorothy, who lived with her aunt and uncle on their Kansas farm. A wealthy and nasty neighbor, Miss Gulch, are in conflict with Gale family regarding Dorothy’s dog Toto. Miss Gulch accused Toto of chasing her cat once more and biting her leg. After Dorothy had stolen…

Thesis Statement and Main Ideas: Judy Garland/Dorothy “Somewhere over the Rainbow way up high,There’s a land that I once heard in a lullaby,somewhere over the rainbow,” Oh hello my name is Dorothy Gale from Kansas I’ve lost my path and need to find the way back home, Can you help me? My real name is Judy Garland. I was born in Minnesota on June 10, 1922, and immediately my career took off in 1939 when I scored a lead part in the award winning movie “The Wizard of Oz”. I started filming “The…

making. Considered to be the first American fairy tale, this movie has remained in the hearts of many americans for years and it will continue for years to come. This film, directed by Victor Fleming, and featuring the upcoming actress of the time, Judy Garland is one musical that cannot be forgotten. The Wizard of Oz starts on a little farm in Kansas, where we meet the main character, Dorothy. After her dog is threatened to get taken away, Dorothy is convinced she has to run away. She gets…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book has countless differences compared to the movie. To name all of them would take hours. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a children’s novel written by L. Frank Baum with illustrations by W.W. Denslow. The book, released in May of 1900, has been reprinted numerous times but often under the name The Wizard of Oz, which is the name of the 1902 Broadway musical and the popular 1939 film adaptation. Some people prefer the book, while others would rather see the movie; it…

“It was Oscar nominated for best picture, cinematography, interior decoration, and special effects” (Nixon). “ Over the Rainbow” almost didn’t make it into the film, but it won an Oscar (Fisher). Also, Judy Garland won a juvenile Oscar for her performance as Dorothy (Fisher). Along with multiple Oscar achievements, there was almost an “Oz” sequel in the 40’s (Herbert). Although the movie is a large part of the history of The Wizard of Oz, the writing of the…