The Wizard of Oz
1939
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Judy Garland. Actress: The Wizard of Oz. One of the brightest, most tragic movie stars of Hollywood's Golden Era, Judy Garland was a much-loved character whose warmth and spirit, along with her rich and exuberant voice, kept theatre-goers entertained with an array of delightful musicals.
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- A Star Is Born (1954) Whereas “Oz” is the more iconic movie, “A Star Is Born” showcased Garland’s talents more than any of her other films. Four years after her dismissal from MGM, this Warner Brothers film was a huge comeback.
- The Wizard of Oz (1939) For generations of children before VHS tapes and DVDs, “The Wizard of Oz” was an annual staple on CBS. The story of Dorothy Gale’s venture “over the rainbow” and her efforts to return home with the help of The Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), The Tin Man (Jack Haley) and The Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) continues to delight audiences of all ages.
- Meet Me in St Louis (1944) The affluent Smith family is anticipating the 1904 World’s Fair when Mr Smith reveals that he has taken a position in New York, and the family will have to leave before the fair.
- Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) Spencer Tracy plays a retired judge who travels to Germany to oversee the trial of four Nazi judges for war crimes. A small part in a large star-studded cast, Garland is on screen less than 20 minutes.
Oct 7, 2019 · Summer Stock (1950) The most iconic aspect of Summer Stock arrives at the end — a rendition of “Come On, Get Happy” performed by Garland in a tuxedo, a slanted fedora, and salacious black ...
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She appeared in more than two dozen films for MGM, including The Wizard of Oz (1939), Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), The Harvey Girls (1946), Easter Parade (1948), and Summer Stock (1950). Garland was a frequent on-screen partner of both Mickey Rooney and Gene Kelly and regularly collaborated with director Vincente Minnelli, her second husband.
- The Wizard of Oz. Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger. 198 votes. The Wizard of Oz is a classic fantasy film, an enduring testament to Hollywood's Golden Age.
- Meet Me in St. Louis. Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Leon Ames. 191 votes. "Meet Me in St. Louis" is a classic MGM romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters (one of whom is the nonpareil Judy Garland) on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
- A Star Is Born. Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson. 161 votes. Hollywood actor Norman Maine (James Mason) is a celebrity whose star is on the wane, but when he meets aspiring actress Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland), he is inspired to help her, and soon the two appear in a musical together.
- Easter Parade. Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford. 141 votes. In this lavish musical, Broadway star Don Hewes' (Fred Astaire) dancing partner (Ann Miller) goes solo, and Don declares that he can make a hit performer out of the next dancer he sees.
Dec 26, 2023 · 9 Girl Crazy (1943) Directed by Norman Taurog. Garland and Rooney make a hilarious and compelling couple in Girl Crazy, a film based on the stage musical by George Gershwin. It follows Danny (Rooney) as a mischievous playboy who falls for Ginger (Garland) even though she wants nothing to do with him.
Apr 19, 2024 · Judy Garland, American singer and actress whose exceptional talents and vulnerabilities combined to make her one of the most enduringly popular Hollywood icons of the 20th century. Among her most notable films are The Wizard of Oz (1939), Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), and A Star Is Born (1954).
