June 10, 1922 june 22, 1969 was an american actress, singer, and dancer. The wizard of oz was always intended, from the very beginning, as a showcase for the mgm studios and as a star making film for judy garland. Judy garland molested by wizard of oz munchkins, ex. Judy garlands stolen ruby slippers from wizard of oz. The cause of death of the 47yearold singer was not immediately established, and an autopsy was scheduled. Ondon, june 22 judy garland, whose successes on stage and screen were later overshadowed by the pathos of her personal life, was found dead in her home here today. How judy garlands ruby slippers from wizard of oz were. Dorothy gale is swept away from a farm in kansas to a magical land of oz in a tornado and embarks on a quest with her new friends to see the wizard who can help her return home to kansas and help her friends as well. A pair of the iconic red ruby slipper worn by judy garland onscreen in the wizard of oz is scheduled to be auctioned dec. The slippers filched from the judy garland museum were one of several pair donned by garland in the 1939 classic the wizard of oz and one of only four known surviving pairs from the movie. New book claims judy garland abuse, allegations questioned. Now, with only one munchkin left, it seems time to find out the truth about these claims, and whether theyre substantiated or simply an attempt to sell more books.
Actresssinger judy garland paved her way into movie history at the age of 16 by skipping down the yellow brick road in a blue gingham dress and sparkling ruby red slippers as. A pair of ruby slippers used in the wizard of oz and later stolen. Here, the story is told, frances gumm both her parents were vaudeville players sang jingle bells on a christmas program. The fbi found judy garlands ruby slippers from the. Sep 23, 2019 actress and singer judy garland was the star of many classic musical films, including the wizard of oz, and known for her tremendous talent and troubled life. A number of pairs were made for the film, though the exact number is unknown. Judy garlands original wizard of oz costume in ireland. A rerelease of judy garland s husbands book made claims about sexual abuse at the hands of the wizard of oz s munchkins. Margaret hamilton and judy garland in the wizard of oz, 1939. Judy garlands original wizard of oz costume in ireland youtube. John fricke is regarded as the preeminent judy garland and mgm wizard of oz historian and has written seven books on these topics. Sep 04, 2018 stolen ruby slippers from wizard of oz found. Memorabilia, books, toys judy garland museum in grand.
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Judy even features a line where a character suggests that if they want to get together, garland should just click her heels. Actress and singer judy garland was the star of many classic musical films, including the wizard of oz, and known for her tremendous talent and troubled life. Mar 18, 2010 interview with joe maddalena describing one of judy garlands production ruby slippers. Dorothys dream comes true when she, her dog, toto, and her familys house are transported by a tornado to a bright and magical world unlike anything she has seen before. See more ideas about wizard of oz, wizard of oz 1939 and dorothy gale. Judy garlands stolen ruby slippers found after years.
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