11). [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". [174] Early in her career during the 1930s, Garland's public image had earned her the title "America's favorite kid sister",[168] as well as the title "Little Miss Showbusiness". Garland went to school at Metro with Ava Gardner, Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, "real beauties", said Charles Walters, who directed her in a number of films. Bing said "What's going on?" In addition, she insisted that director Charles Walters choreograph and stage the number. [97], Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and, in the run-up to the 27th Academy Awards, was generally expected to win for A Star Is Born. Problems with Garland's behavior ended her Hollywood Palace guest appearances. [7] At the inquest, Coroner Gavin Thurston stated that the cause of death was "an incautious self-overdosage" of barbiturates; her blood contained the equivalent of ten 1.5-grain (97mg) Seconal capsules. [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. [180] In terms of acting, Peter Lennon, writing for The Guardian in 1999, identified Garland as a "chameleon" due to her ability to alternate between comedic, musical and dramatic roles, citing The Wizard of Oz, The Clock, A Star is Born and I Could Go On Singing her final film role as prominent examples. "Get Happy" was the last segment of Summer Stock to be filmed. [59], In her next film, For Me and My Gal (1942), Garland performed with Gene Kelly in his first screen appearance. 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. "[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. [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". Father of entertainment legend Judy Garland.Frank Gumm died of Spinal Meningitis. She married David Rose on 28 July 1941. Francis Avent Gumm in MyHeritage family trees (Klovanich Web Site) Francis (Frank) Advent Gumm in MyHeritage family trees (Powell . Frances married Bobby Louis Gumm on month day 1965, at age 16 at marriage place, Missouri. Born 20 Mar 1886 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States. [36] Garland performed at various studio functions and was eventually cast opposite Deanna Durbin in the musical-short Every Sunday (1936). [173] Ruhlmann wrote that the singer's personal life "contrasted so starkly with the exuberance and innocence of her film roles". [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". If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [9] She was plagued with self-doubt throughout her life; despite successful film and recording careers, awards, critical praise and her ability to fill concert halls worldwide, she required constant reassurance that she was talented and attractive. You probably heard about it everything is fine now, she needs our love. [176] Her musical talent has been commended by her peers; opera singer Maria Callas once said that Garland possessed "the most superb voice she had ever heard", while singer and actor Bing Crosby said that "no other singer could be compared to her" when Garland was rested. They teamed as lead characters for the first time in Babes in Arms (1939), ultimately appearing in five additional films, including Hardy films Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940) and Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941). She needs our support. At age 39, Garland became the youngest and first female recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in the film industry. She got married to a man named Francis Avent "Frank" Gumm (1886-1935). Also known as. A system error has occurred. But I have a funny new thing now, a real determination to make people enjoy the show. Here's Judy." Her lifelong substance use disorder ultimately led to her death from an accidental barbiturate overdose in 1969, at age 47. In her last will, signed and sealed in early 1961, Garland made many generous bequests that could not be fulfilled because her estate had been in debt for many years. Mary Jane Gumm 1915-1964 With Jack Cathcart. On June 22, 1969, Garland was found dead by Deans in the bathroom of their rented Chelsea, London house. [161] Describing the singer as "Tender and endearing yet savage and turbulent", Paglia wrote that Garland "cut a path of destruction through many lives. Burial. She signed a three-year, $300,000 contract with the network. A later explanation surfaced when Jessel was a guest on Garland's television show in 1963. On June 27, James Mason gave a eulogy at the funeral, an Episcopal service led by the Rev. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Brother of Mary Gumm, Robert Emmett Gumm, William Gumm and Allie Gumm. The studio did not know what to do with her; aged thirteen, she was older than the traditional child star, but too young for adult roles. [61], At this time, Garland had a brief affair with film director Orson Welles, who at that time was married to Rita Hayworth. The IRS placed tax liens on her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, her recording contract with Capitol Records and any other business dealings in which she could derive an income. [207] Adrienne Barbeau played Garland in The Property Known as Garland (2006)[208] and The Judy Monologues (2010) initially featured male actors reciting Garland's words before it was revamped as a one-woman show.[209]. She was almost hysterical. According to her IMDB page, the actress began her career at the young age of 2 when her mother noticed how the tot passionately sang "Jingle Bells" until . [174] However, studio employees recall that Garland had a tendency to be quite intense, headstrong and volatile;[168] Judy Garland: The Secret Life of an American Legend author David Shipman claims that several individuals were frustrated by Garland's "narcissism" and "growing instability", while millions of fans found her public demeanor and psychological state to be "fragile",[183][174] appearing neurotic in interviews. The concert was also shown on the British television network ITV and it was one of her final appearances at the venue. 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Her parents were vaudevillians who settled in Grand Rapids to run a movie theater that featured vaudeville acts. She could not attend the ceremony because she had just given birth to son Joseph Luft, so a television crew was in her hospital room with cameras and wires to broadcast her anticipated acceptance speech. 0. dorothy virginia gumm cause of death. [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". Judy Garland Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. 5 January 1953. To lose weight, Garland went back on the pills and the familiar pattern resurfaced. She and Sidney Luft, her then-husband, produced the film through their production company, Transcona Enterprises, while Warner Bros. supplied finances, production facilities and crew. Frank Gumm Born 20 March 1886 Tennessee, United States Died 17 November, 1935 Los Angeles, California, United States Cause of death Spinal meningitis Resting place Unknown Parent (s) Elizabeth Baugh, William Tecumseh Gumm Child (ren) Mary Jane Gumm, Virginia Gumm & Judy Garland Spouse (s) Ethel Gumm Occupation Vaudevillian Years active Unknown Cause of death. 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. The Committee for the First Amendment sought to protect the civil liberties of those accused. [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]. [65], The Clock (1945) was Garland's first straight dramatic film; Robert Walker was cast in the main male role. A few days later, Judy and her father were brought for an impromptu audition at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios in Culver City. [193], She has twice been honored on U.S. postage stamps, in 1989 (as Dorothy)[194] and again in 2006 (as Vicki Lester from A Star Is Born). [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". When it was released in the fall of 1950, Summer Stock drew big crowds and racked up very respectable box-office receipts, but because of the costly shooting delays caused by Garland, the film posted a loss of $80,000 to the studio. [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. The Los Angeles Times. In the last, she played her first adult role, a dual role of both mother and daughter. [145], On June 22, 1969, Garland was found dead in the bathroom of her rented house in Cadogan Lane, Belgravia, London. Then with an amazing inner strength that only comes of a certain genius, she comes back bigger than ever". [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. [174] Royce argues that Garland maintained "astonishing strength and courage", even during difficult times. Frances Avent Gumm Age. 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. Though the film was critically praised and earned a profit, most movie fans expected her to sing. [103] Despite a brief bout of laryngitis, where for one performance Jerry Lewis filled in for her watching from a wheelchair, her performances there were so successful that her run was extended an extra week. [191] Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA. [83], In 1951, Garland began a four-month concert tour of Britain and Ireland, where she played to sold-out audiences throughout England, Scotland and Ireland. Schmidt. The family relocated to Lancaster, California, in June 1926, following rumors that her father had homosexual inclinations. That was tragic. I wanted to hurt myself and everyone who had hurt me. [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. [111] The two-record album Judy at Carnegie Hall was certified gold, charting for 95 weeks on Billboard, including 13 weeks at number one. [196], Garland had a large fan base in the gay community and became a gay icon. 1 Follower Updated: October 6, 2020 He said that he had sent actress Judith Anderson a telegram containing the word "garland" and it stuck in his mind. Frances lived in 1993, at address, Missouri. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please reset your password. [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". [166] Her more joyful, belted performances have been compared to entertainers Sophie Tucker, Ethel Merman and Al Jolson. He encouraged the group to choose a more appealing name after "Gumm" was met with laughter from the audience. 61), "The Trolley Song" (No. [92], Garland appeared with James Mason in the Warner Bros. film A Star Is Born (1954), the first remake of the 1937 film. [98] Time labeled her performance as "just about the greatest one-woman show in modern movie history". "Program of Comedy Due Eddie Conrad Will Head Ebell Vaudeville". https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8689/frank-avent-gumm. By late 1934, the Gumm Sisters had changed their name to the Garland Sisters. Before its release, it was edited at the instruction of Jack Warner; theater operators, concerned that they were losing money because they were only able to run the film for three or four shows per day instead of five or six, pressured the studio to make additional reductions. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (No. 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. She married Francis Avent Gumm. Death: June 22, 1969 (47) (Overdose) Immediate Family: Partner of James Kennedy Mother of Liam Joseph Kennedy. [129], After her television series was canceled, Garland returned to work on the stage. "[166], The New York Times obituarist in 1969 observed that Garland, whether intentionally or not, "brought with her all the well-publicized phantoms of her emotional breakdown, her career collapses and comebacks" on stage during later performances. Frances Ethel Gumm Also known as " Judy Garland " Born: 10-Jun-1922 Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MN Gender: F Father: Francis Avent Gumm Mother: Ethel Milne Career: Actress Died: 22-Jun-1969 Place of Death: London, ENG Cause of Death: Accidental Overdose Burial: Ferncliff Cemetery Place of Burial: Hartsdale, NY Family Tree Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 17 Nov 1935. Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) Glendale CA. [158], Garland possessed a contralto singing voice,[159][160][161] described as brassy,[22] powerful, effortless and resonant,[162] often demonstrating a tremulous,[163] powerful vibrato. There is a problem with your email/password. Full Name. Try again later. 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