1935, from left to right: Mary Jane, Frances Ethel (Judy Garland) and Dorothy Virginia Gumm. Learn more about merges. The Gumm Sisters made their film debut in the 1929 short The Big Revue. Make sure that the file is a photo. Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, USA. On August 28, 1963, Garland and other prominent celebrities such as Josephine Baker, Sidney Poitier, Lena Horne, Paul Newman, Rita Moreno and Sammy Davis, Jr. took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a demonstration organized to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. Then later married band conductor Jack Cathcart. She began showing up late or not at all. [22] Close friends of Garland's insisted that she never truly wanted to be a movie star and would have much rather devoted her career entirely to singing and recording records. [64] The couple divorced by 1951. "[177], The New York Times writer described her as both "an instinctive actress and comedienne". This browser does not support getting your location. Judith "Judaline" Gale Sherwood was an American woman who is Judy Garland's niece. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Virginia Jimmie Gumm Thompson I found on Findagrave.com. She also has two sisters named Dorothy Virginia Gumm and Mary Jane Gumm. Mary Jane Gumm was born on September 24, 1915 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. [206] End of the Rainbow (2005) featured Caroline O'Connor as Garland and Paul Goddard as Garland's pianist. Mother of Private and Robert James Sherwood, III The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Ethel Marion Gumm (born Milne) in MyHeritage family trees (Minnelli Web Site) Ethel M Gilmore in U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1. After some bad reviews, Mary Jane decided that a life of show business wasn't what she wanted and, along with Jimmie, she backed out only to perform at their father's vaudeville theater in 1930. The songs she introduced were Oscar gold. The affair was ended by Ford (a notorious womanizer, according to Peter Ford) when he realized Garland wanted to marry him. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. "I wanted to black out the future as well as the past. [149][150] Her Wizard of Oz co-star Ray Bolger commented at her funeral, "She just plain wore out. Sherwood hasnt appeared in any films, but there is a home video of her with Garland celebrating Judalines 2nd birthday. During that time, Garland had a brief affair with songwriter Johnny Mercer. Iris Terrace, Great Mausoleum, Iris Columbarium, Niche 27771-B, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126982696/mary-jane-cathcart. 320 stanton rd, mobile, al 36617 . Groucho Marx sent Garland a telegram after the awards ceremony, declaring her loss "the biggest robbery since Brinks". View Source . Sherwood was born as Judith Gale Sherwood on May in 1938. Judaline means "little Judy" in Jewish and was originally the endearing nickname given to Judy Garland by one of her directors when she was a child. Verify and try again. Weve updated the security on the site. 76), "Get Happy" (No. [9], During this time, Garland was still in her teens when she experienced her first serious adult romance with bandleader Artie Shaw. . 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. [181] In 2010, The Huffington Post contributor Joan E. Dowlin concluded that Garland possessed a distinct "it" quality by "exemplif[ying] the star quality of charisma, musical talent, natural acting ability and, despite what the studio honchos said, good looks (even if they were the girl next door looks)". 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Belgravia, London. She was almost hysterical. Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer.While critically acclaimed for many different roles throughout her career, she is widely known for playing the part of Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). Having regained her strength, as well as some needed weight during her suspension, Garland felt much better and in the fall of 1948, she returned to MGM to replace a pregnant June Allyson for the musical film In the Good Old Summertime (1949) co-starring Van Johnson. Mary Jane changed her name to Suzanne and married orchestra leader Lee Kahn in August of 1935. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [109][110], Her concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, was a considerable highlight, called by many "the greatest night in show business history". Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Following Garland's second suicide attempt, Crosby, knowing that she was depressed and running out of money, invited her on to his radio show the first of the new season on October 11, 1950. And out of that chaos, she made art of still-searing intensity. On March 29, 1955, she gave birth to son Joey Luft. Virginia Gunn, a popular WAGA-TV host in the 1970s and early 1980s, passed away Monday, according to Fox 5. She was a member of the Gumm Sisters . Ponedel became Garland's makeup artist. [66], In April 1948, during filming for The Pirate, Garland suffered a nervous breakdown and was placed in a private sanatorium. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The affair ended in early 1945 and they remained on good terms afterwards. Filmography (etc.) English You are currently not logged in as a member of MyHeritage. [91] On November 21, 1952, Garland gave birth to daughter Lorna Luft, who herself became an actress and singer. She was married to Johnny Thompson and Bobby Sherwood. Yes, we lost her at 47 years old. [165] In 1998, Carnegie Hall hosted a two-concert tribute to Garland, which they promoted as "a tribute to the world's greatest entertainer". [107] She initially felt "greatly relieved" at the diagnosis. She had been photographed by the press in Los Angeles earlier in the month alongside Eartha Kitt, Marlon Brando and Charlton Heston as they planned their participation in the march on the nation's capital. Family Members. Ethel Marian Gilmore in California Deaths, 1940 - 1997 Ethel Marion Milne in The Victoria Advocate - Jan 6 1953 view all 20 Immediate Family William Patrick Gilmore, Sr. ex-husband Frank Gumm husband "Nuptials Turn Trio to Duet Cupid Robs Radio Team Suzanne Garland Flies to Reno to Become Bride of Musician". She returned to the London Palladium performing with 18-year-old daughter Liza Minnelli in November 1964. Also known as Judalein after her aunt Judy Garland (Frances Gumm). The first was the 1955 debut episode of Ford Star Jubilee; this was the first full-scale color broadcast ever on CBS and was a ratings triumph, scoring a 34.8 Nielsen rating. Failed to remove flower. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. [100], Garland's films after A Star Is Born included Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) (for which she was Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated for Best Supporting Actress), the animated feature Gay Purr-ee (1962) and A Child Is Waiting (1963) with Burt Lancaster. Her song for the Shell Chateau Hour was her first professional rendition of "Zing! Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (No. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Birth: May 1938: Nationality: United States of America: Relatives. AKA Frances Ethel Gumm Born: 10-Jun - 1922 Birthplace: Grand Rapids, MN Died: 22-Jun - 1969 Location of death: London, England Cause of death: Accident - Overdose Remains: Buried, Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY Gender: Female Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Singer, Actor Frank was gay and the couple had an unhappy marriage. [85], Garland said after the Palladium show: "I suddenly knew that this was the beginning of a new life Hollywood thought I was through; then came the wonderful opportunity to appear at the London Palladium, where I can truthfully say Judy Garland was reborn. The concert was also shown on the British television network ITV and it was one of her final appearances at the venue. The Committee for the First Amendment sought to protect the civil liberties of those accused. Mr. Gumm managed a local theater and his wife played piano during silent movies. Despite the all-star cast, Words and Music barely broke even at the box office. Peter Delaney of St Marylebone Parish Church, London, who had officiated at her marriage to Deans, three months earlier. She was married twice, first to David Eshelman in 1960, and then to Dennis Havens in 1961. She was an accomplished talented performer, an actress, known for La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935), The Wedding of Jack and Jill (1930), and The Harvey Girls (1946). Milne), Mary Jane Suzy Gumm, Judy Frances Ethel Gumm, May 26 1977 - Dallas, Texas, United States, Francis Avent Frank GUMM, Ethel Marian MILNE, Frances Ethel (Judy) GUMM, Mary Jane GUMM, July 4 1917 - Goodland, Itasca, Minnesota, United States, May 28 1977 - Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States. [84] The successful concert tour was the first of her many comebacks, with performances centered on songs by Al Jolson and revival of vaudevillian "tradition". Private Member Photos. In the last, she played her first adult role, a dual role of both mother and daughter. She performed in London at the Talk of the Town nightclub for a five-week run[143] in which she was paid 2,500 per week,[109] and made her last concert appearance in Copenhagen during March 1969. By the fall of 1966, Garland had also parted ways with Fields and Begelman. Dorothy had 2 sisters: . She was an accomplished talented performer, an actress, known for La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935), The Wedding of Jack and Jill (1930), and The Harvey Girls (1946). Dorothy Virginia Gumm, also known as Suzy "Jimmie" Gumm (born July 4, 1917 - May 27, 1977) was an American actress and vaudeville performer. Verify and try again. Death 26 May 1977 (aged 59) Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA. [56] Garland began a relationship with musician David Rose and on her 18th birthday, he gave her an engagement ring. [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". [94], As shooting progressed, however, she began making the same pleas of illness that she had so often made during her final films at MGM. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [136], For much of her career throughout the 1950s and early 1960s, husband Sidney Luft had been her manager. [141] Garland earned more than $200,000 from her final run at New York's Palace Theatre from her 75% share of the profits generated by her engagement there. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Unfortunately, Judy chose that path. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. On June 27, James Mason gave a eulogy at the funeral, an Episcopal service led by the Rev. She died on May 27, 1977 in Dallas, Texas, USA. There was an error deleting this 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Polski: The Gumm Sisters, pniej znane take jako The Garland Sisters, okoo 1935 roku, od lewej: Mary Jane, Frances Ethel ( Judy Garland ) i Dorothy Virginia Gumm. Suzanne was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. She agreed to do it provided the song should be "Get Happy". Only one additional special was broadcast in 1956, a live concert-edition of General Electric Theater, before the relationship between the Lufts and CBS broke down in a dispute over the planned format of upcoming specials. [162] Trussel agreed that "Garland's singing voice sounded utterly natural. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. She is the sister of actress, singer, dancer and vaudevillian Judy Garland. [139] After Garland's dismissal from the film, author Jacqueline Susann said in the 1967 television documentary Jacqueline Susann and the Valley of the Dolls, "I think Judy will always come back. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Mary Cathcart (126982696)? [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]. [167], By the time of her death in 1969, Garland had appeared in more than 35 films. In September 1947, Garland joined the Committee for the First Amendment, a group formed by Hollywood celebrities in support of the Hollywood Ten during the hearings of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), an investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives led by J. Parnell Thomas. With Havens she had two children, Alondra Lynn (b.1961) and Stephanie Diane (b.1966). The house she stayed in during her vacations in Hyannis Port is known today as The Judy Garland House because of her association with the property. And she came out and that place went crazy. Soon after, she toured for four months to sellout crowds in Europe. I think it had a very damaging effect on her emotionally for a long time. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. She was a member of the Gumm Sisters, along with "Baby" Frances (better known as Judy . [45] Shooting commenced on October 13, 1938,[46] and it was completed on March 16, 1939,[47] with a final cost of more than $2 million (equivalent to $31 million in 2021). Berkeley was staging all the musical numbers and was severe with Garland's lack of effort, attitude and enthusiasm. Garland's first two concerts in Sydney were held in the Sydney Stadium because no concert hall could accommodate the overflow crowds who wanted to see her. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Then with an amazing inner strength that only comes of a certain genius, she comes back bigger than ever". This is a carousel with slides. Failed to report flower. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She was interred in a crypt in the community mausoleum at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, a town 24 miles (39km) north of midtown Manhattan. Please reset your password. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mary Jane Suzanne Gumm Cathcart memorial. Search above to list available cemeteries. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. In The Good Old Summertime was enormously successful at the box office.[72]. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Dorothy Virginia Gumm (1917 - 1977) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. She also had great moments in her personal life. She appreciated the results so much that Ponedel was written into her contract for all her remaining pictures at MGM. . Unfortunately at some point she became an alcoholic. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. [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". 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