[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. [39] The duo first appeared together as supporting characters in the B movie Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937). Went the Strings of My Heart" and "Eli, Eli", a Yiddish song written in 1896 and regularly performed in vaudeville. Her first appearance came at the age of two, when she joined her elder sisters Mary Jane "Suzy/Suzanne" Gumm and Dorothy Virginia "Jimmie" Gumm on the stage of her father's movie theater during a Christmas show and sang a chorus of "Jingle Bells". She performed in London at the Talk of the Town nightclub for a five-week run[143] in which she was paid 2,500 per week,[109] and made her last concert appearance in Copenhagen during March 1969. 1 Follower Updated: October 6, 2020 Frances married Bobby Louis Gumm on month day 1965, at age 16 at marriage place, Missouri. 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. Other Facts. Family & Relatives. Brother of Aaron Gumbinsky; Albert Von Tilzer; Mary Baugh McPeak; Alexander Richardson Gum; Robert Emmett Gumm and 1 other; and Unknown Gumm less. Francis Avent Frank Gumm was born on March 20 1886, in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States, to William Tecumseh Gumm and Elizabeth W Clemmie Gumm. 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. Gender. [15], "Baby" (as she was called by her parents and sisters)[16] shared her family's flair for song and dance. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [203] Rene Zellweger portrayed Garland in the biopic Judy (2019) and won the Academy Award for Best Actress. But she was not a tragic figure. "[199], Garland has been portrayed on television by Andrea McArdle in Rainbow (1978),[200] Tammy Blanchard (young Judy) and Judy Davis (older Judy) in Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001),[201] and Sigrid Thornton in Peter Allen: Not The Boy Next Door (2015). Father: Francis Avent Gumm Mother: Ethel Marion Milne Brother: None Sister: Mary Jane Gumm, Dorothy Virginia Gumm Marital Status: Married Husband: David Rose (m.1941-1944), Vincente Minnelli (m.1945-1951), Sidney Luft (m.1952-1965), Mark Herron (m.1965-1969), Mickey . 26) and "The Man That Got Away" (No. [153] "Judy's great gift", Mason said in his eulogy, "was that she could wring tears out of hearts of rock She gave so richly and so generously, that there was no currency in which to repay her. Add a . Garland was a frequent guest on Kraft Music Hall, hosted by her friend Bing Crosby. He is known also to be a Vaudeville performer. [112], In 1961, Garland and CBS settled their contract disputes with the help of her new agent, Freddie Fields and negotiated a new round of specials. Full Name. On June 22, 1969, Garland was found dead by Deans in the bathroom of their rented Chelsea, London house. [169], Garland was known for interacting with her audiences during live performances; The New York Times obituarist wrote that Garland possessed "a seemingly unquenchable need for her audiences to respond with acclaim and affection. Search above to list available cemeteries. In the last, she played her first adult role, a dual role of both mother and daughter. Vaudeville Entertainer. Ponedel became Garland's makeup artist. Saturday 20 Mar 1886. [181] Michael Musto, a journalist for W magazine, wrote that in her film roles Garland "could project decency, vulnerability and spunk like no other star and she wrapped it up with a tremulously beautiful vocal delivery that could melt even the most hardened troll". [18] Frank bought and operated another theater in Lancaster,[19] and Ethel began managing her daughters and working to get them into motion pictures. [36] Garland performed at various studio functions and was eventually cast opposite Deanna Durbin in the musical-short Every Sunday (1936). Spinal meningitis Francis Avent "Frank" Gumm (March 20, 1886 - November 17, 1935) was an American vaudevillian. Try again later. Cause of death You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [133], Garland's tour promoter Mark Herron announced that they had married aboard a freighter off the coast of Hong Kong. Francis Gumm (born Potter), 1685 . She appreciated the results so much that Ponedel was written into her contract for all her remaining pictures at MGM. Garland was a frequent on-screen partner of both Mickey Rooney and Gene Kelly and regularly collaborated with director and second husband Vincente Minnelli. In 1997, Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Francis Avent Gumm Age: 49 years 1886 . [55] Her co-star George Murphy regarded the kiss as embarrassing. May 21, 2022. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [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. Great aunt of Vanessa and Jesse Richards Virginia, her second sister, had a daughter, Judy Gail "Judaline," with her husband, musician Bobby Sherwood. "The pressure was off me for the first time in my life. [140], Returning to the stage, Garland made one of her last U.S. appearances at New York's Palace Theatre in July 1967, a 27-show stand, performing with her children Lorna and Joey Luft. I think it had a very damaging effect on her emotionally for a long time. 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. Frances Gumm (Judy Garland) in MyHeritage family trees (Glyer Web Site) Judy Luft (born Garland) in MyHeritage family trees (Luft-Rudnick Web Site . She had a second one in 1943 when she became pregnant from her affair with Tyrone Power. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The crowd of 7,000 was angered by her tardiness and believed that she was drunk; they booed and heckled her and she fled the stage after 45 minutes. [citation needed], Thrilled by the huge box-office receipts of Easter Parade, MGM immediately teamed Garland and Astaire in The Barkleys of Broadway. Garland was then cast in the film adaptation of Annie Get Your Gun in the title role of Annie Oakley. She was invited back for a second episode in 1966 with Van Johnson as her guest. And she just blossomed. Little Nellie Kelly was purchased from George M. Cohan as a vehicle for her to display both her audience appeal and her physical appearance. Both went well and received positive reviews. Garland performed complete shows as tributes to Jolson in her concerts at the London Palladium in April and at New York's Palace Theater later that year. Other starring roles during this period included Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), The Harvey Girls (1946), Easter Parade (1948) and Summer Stock (1950). [165] She has been closely associated with her carefully cultivated girl next door image. During her lifetime, she was a member of the Hollywood Democratic committee and a financial and moral supporter of various causes, including the Civil Rights Movement. [96] Transcona made no more films with Warner. 17 Nov 1935. [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)". This was one of the first films in her career that gave her the opportunity to be the attractive leading lady. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Frank Gumm (8689)? 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! [59], In her next film, For Me and My Gal (1942), Garland performed with Gene Kelly in his first screen appearance. [166], Garland always claimed that her talent as a performer was inherited, saying: "Nobody ever taught me what to do onstage. Please try again later. During that time, Garland had a brief affair with songwriter Johnny Mercer. They appeared with the troupe at its annual Christmas show. [165] In 1998, Carnegie Hall hosted a two-concert tribute to Garland, which they promoted as "a tribute to the world's greatest entertainer". Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. He said that he had sent actress Judith Anderson a telegram containing the word "garland" and it stuck in his mind. While critically acclaimed for many different roles throughout her career, she is widely known for playing the part of Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). All five marriages had an important impact on her life. Francis Avent Gumm. Death 17 Nov 1935 (aged 49) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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]. Elizabeth Baugh, William Tecumseh Gumm [31], Her physical appearance was a dilemma for MGM. 76), "Get Happy" (No. . [77], Garland was cast in the film Royal Wedding with Fred Astaire after June Allyson became pregnant in 1950. Judy Garland Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. [191] Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. [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". [129], After her television series was canceled, Garland returned to work on the stage. Died. The Committee for the First Amendment sought to protect the civil liberties of those accused. "Nuptials Turn Trio to Duet Cupid Robs Radio Team Suzanne Garland Flies to Reno to Become Bride of Musician". Occupation: Entertainer: Managed by: Private User . When Francis Avent Gumm was born on 20 March 1886, in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States, his father, William Tecumseh Gumm, was 32 and his mother, Elizabeth W Clemmie Baugh, was 28. Death 5 Jan 1953 (aged 56) Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [66], In April 1948, during filming for The Pirate, Garland suffered a nervous breakdown and was placed in a private sanatorium. 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