Fun Trivia : Garland, Judy

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Garland, Judy

Which Judy film revolved around the World's Fair coming to town, included the song 'The Boy Next Door', and co-starred Margaret O'Brien?

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'Meet Me In St. Louis'. This picture was to become one of MGM's all-time grossers, second only to 'Gone with the Wind'. If you don't know Margaret O'Brien, you have to see the movie just because of her.



Which Judy film co-starred Angela Lansbury, had a business depending on the arrival of trains, and included the song 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Sante Fe'?

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'The Harvey Girls'. 'On the Atchison, Topeka and the Sante Fe' won an Academy Award in 1946 for Best Song. I love the scene where she has to go to the saloon to get the meat shipment back.



Which Judy film had scenes at Grand Central Station and marrying a soldier? And, can you believe it, she doesn't sing in this movie?

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'The Clock'. She almost didn't get to do this film because Arthur Freed (producer) felt the public wanted to hear her sing.



Which Judy film involved the character coming to {America;} she also played a dual role, and it co-starred George Murphy?

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'Little Nellie Kelly'. 'Little Nellie Kelly' was released in 1940, one year after 'The Wizard of Oz'. This is the only movie for which Judy performed a dying scene.



Which Judy film had her co-star saying in the movie that she has no sex appeal, included the song 'A Couple of Swells', and was released in 1948?

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'Easter Parade'. This movie was originally supposed to co-star Gene Kelly, but he broke his ankle playing football right before shooting was to start. Fred Astaire came out of retirement to replace Kelly.



Which Judy film included barns and tractors, had the song 'Get Happy', and was her last movie with MGM?

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'Summer Stock'. The number 'Get Happy' was added after filming had ended, in order to fill more screen time. If anybody understood the musical number with all the barking dogs, let me know!



Which Judy film's primary setting was in a music store, was a remake of the movie 'Shop Around The Corner', and co-starred Buster Keaton?

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'In The Good Old Summertime'. 'You've Got Mail' was also a remake of 'Shop Around The Corner'.



Which Garland film co-starred Hedy Lamarr, was released in 1941, and included the song 'Minnie From Trinidad'?

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'Ziegfeld Girl'.



Which Judy film co-starred Gene Kelly, took place during World War 1, and included the song 'Ballin' The Jack'?

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'For Me and My Gal'. This film marked Gene Kelly's official MGM screen debut. This film also was the first time her name was billed alone over the title.



OK, now, an easy one - Which Judy film had flying monkeys?

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The Wizard of Oz . Please tell me you got this one right. Did you know the song 'Over the Rainbow' was almost pulled from the movie because they felt it slowed down the story?



What year did Judy make 'Meet Me in St. Louis?'

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1944. She played the role of Esther Smith; it is one of her best-loved roles. She fell in love with and married director Vincente Minnelli while making this film.



Who was supposed to be Judy's sidekick in 'Easter Parade?'

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Gene Kelly. When Gene Kelly broke his ankle, Fred Astaire came out of retirement, and jumped at the chance of working with Judy. It was their only film together.



How many movies did Judy make with Gene Kelly?

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3. Judy and Gene made 3 movies together- For Me and My Gal (1942), The Pirate (1948), and Summer Stock (1950). They are one of the greatest musical pairings in the history of movies.



In 'In the Good Old Summertime,' who was Judy's leading man?

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Van Johnson. 'In the Good Old Summertime' was a musical remake of the film hit 'The Shop Around the Corner.'



An easy one: Who did MGM want for the role of Dorothy Gale in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

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Shirley Temple. It is hard to imagine anyone else but the fabulous Judy playing this role! MGM wanted Shirley Temple so badly that they even offered to give away some of their biggest name stars. However, the deal fell through, and beloved Judy got the part.



What song was playing as Hannah and Don entered the Ziegfeld Roof in 'Easter Parade'?

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Drum Crazy. In this scene, Nadine wants to get even with Don and Hannah by asking Don to dance with her. Don agrees, and Hannah thinks that Don is still in love with Nadine. Of course, in the end, Don and Hannah get back together, and get engaged.



In 'Summer Stock', what was the name of Jane Falbury's boyfriend, before she fell in love with Joe Ross?

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Orville Wingate. Arte was the name of the piano player for the barnyard musical 'Fall in Love' in the movie.