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    Garland, Judy

    What was Judy Garland's original name?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      Frances Gumm .

    How many movies did Judy appear in during her lifetime (including cameos and uncredited roles)?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      35. The complete list is here: http://us.imdb.com/Name?Garland,+Judy It does not include the 2001 movie.

    Who was Judy's 3rd husband?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      Sid Luft. This was also her longest marriage!

    What was Judy's first film with Gene Kelley?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      For Me and My Gal. It was released in 1942.

    Who was Judy's co-star in 'In the Good Old Summertime'?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      Van Johnson. This movie was released in 1949.

    What was the first movie that teamed Judy and Mickey Rooney?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      Thouroughbreds Don't Cry. It was her 4th film (released in 1938).

    Which movie, starring Jane Powell, was Judy originally cast in?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      Royal Wedding.

    What was the last movie Judy made for MGM?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      Summer Stock. Judy was scheduled to film 'Annie Get Your Gun' (1950) after 'Summer Stock' (1950), but because of medical complications her contract was terminated. Another four year passed until her next movie was released: "A Star Is Born" (1954).

    Which popular TV show was aired at the same time as 'The Judy Garland Show' each week and eventually caused CBS to cancel Judy's show because it stole all the viewers?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      Bonanza.

    How many people came to pay their respects after Judy died in 1969 of an accidental overdose of sleeping pills at the age of 47?The Greatest Entertainer: Judy Garland

      22,000.

    In what year was Judy born?Do You Know Judy Garland?

      1922. She was born on June 10th, 1922, in Minnesota.

    Judy performed onstage with her sisters. Their group was called The Gumm Sisters. How many sisters did she have?Do You Know Judy Garland?

      2. Her sisters were Mary Jane and Virginia.

    How many times was she married?Do You Know Judy Garland?

      5. She was married to David Rose, Vincente Minnelli, Sid Luft, Mark Herron and Mickey Deans.

    What was her first movie (in which she was credited)?Do You Know Judy Garland?

      'Pigskin Parade'. She played Sairy Dodd.

    How many TV series was she the host of?Do You Know Judy Garland?

      1. She only hosted one. The shortly lived 'The Judy Garland Show.'

    In what year did Judy earn a star on the Walk of Fame?Do You Know Judy Garland?

      1960.

    What movie was Judy Garland nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award?Do You Know Judy Garland?

      'A Star is Born'. She won the Golden Globe.

    How old was she when she died?Do You Know Judy Garland?

      47. She died on June 22nd, 1969.

    What was Judy's full name?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      Frances Ethel Gumm. Judy's middle name was her mother's name.

    Where was Judy's father from?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      Tennessee. Judy's father owned a theater in Judy's hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

    How old was Judy when she first performed on stage with her sisters?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      2. Judy sang on stage because she wanted to, not because anyone made her go out there and sing!

    What was Judy's birthday present from MGM when she turned 16?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      The Wizard of Oz. MGM bought the movie for Judy. Then said they wanted Shirley Temple. I'm glad they picked Judy, as the movie just wouldn't be the same.

    Why did MGM finally give the part of Dorothy to Judy, and not Shirley Temple?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      She couldn't sing the songs better than Judy. Fox also wouldn't Shirley Temple go to MGM to do the movie.

    Who was Judy's first husband?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      David Rose.

    How many children did Judy have?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      3. Her kids were Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft, and Joe Luft. Liza became a singer like her mom. Lorna played in some movies, did theater, and now produces movies. Joe just stays out of the spotlight.

    In what theater did Judy make a comeback in 1952?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      The Palace. Her daughter, Liza, did a concert there about her father's movies and sang 'The Trolley Song' for the first time.

    How many years did 'The Judy Garland Show' run for?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      1. The network took the show off the air because Judy touched the guests too much.

    When Judy died, how many people showed up to pay their respect?Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow

      22,000. There were still more people outside.

    Judy began performing as a child as one of the Gumm sisters. Which one was she?Judy Garland: An Extraordinary Life

      Youngest. Little Frances Gumm was known as "Baby Gumm". She started her career early.

    In her early years Judy made many successful movies for what studio?Judy Garland: An Extraordinary Life

      MGM. Louis B. Mayer was in charge. She made a fortune for the studio.

    Who co-starred with Judy in "The Pirate"?Judy Garland: An Extraordinary Life

      Gene Kelly. Kelly also appeared with her in "For Me and My Gal" and in "Summer Stock". Mason was in "A Star is Born". Astaire was in "Easter Parade". Bogarde was in "I Could Go On Singing".

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