Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Frank Gumm died the following morning at age 49, leaving her devastated. . Thurston stressed that the overdose had been unintentional and no evidence suggested that she had committed suicide. [162], According to Paglia, the more Garland performed "Over the Rainbow", the more it "became her tragic anthem a dirge for artistic opportunities squandered and for personal happiness permanently deferred". Born The cause of death, according to Coroner Gavin Thurston, was "an incautious self-overdosage" of barbiturates; her blood contained the equivalent of 10 1.5-grain (97 mg) Seconal capsules. They had 2 children. [21], The trio had toured the vaudeville circuit as "The Gumm Sisters" for many years by the time they performed in Chicago at the Oriental Theater with George Jessel in 1934. [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. [191] Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. 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 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. "[166], The New York Times obituarist in 1969 observed that Garland, whether intentionally or not, "brought with her all the well-publicized phantoms of her emotional breakdown, her career collapses and comebacks" on stage during later performances. Search above to list available cemeteries. [28] The group broke up by August 1935, when Suzanne Garland flew to Reno, Nevada and married musician Lee Kahn, a member of the Jimmy Davis orchestra playing at Cal-Neva Lodge, Lake Tahoe. She was deeply devoted to him and was devastated in early 1940 when he eloped with Lana Turner. [31], Her physical appearance was a dilemma for MGM. Judy Garland Career. Went the Strings of My Heart", a song which became a standard in many of her concerts. Little Nellie Kelly was purchased from George M. Cohan as a vehicle for her to display both her audience appeal and her physical appearance. Garland's autopsy showed no inflammation of her stomach lining and no drug residue in her stomach, which indicated that the drug had been ingested over a long period of time, rather than in a single dose. Her father Frank Gumm (born 1886) died on 17 November 1935 at the age of 49 of spinal meningitis when she was 20. [169] O'Brien believes that "No one in the history of Hollywood ever packed the musical wallop that Garland did", explaining, "She had the biggest, most versatile voice in movies. [183] The American Film Institute named her eighth among the Greatest female stars of Golden Age Hollywood cinema. All five marriages had an important impact on her life. dorothy virginia gumm cause of death. Garland made eight appearances during the 195051 season of The Bing Crosby Chesterfield Show, which immediately reinvigorated her career. The family relocated to Lancaster, California, in June 1926, following rumors that her father had homosexual inclinations. [56] Garland began a relationship with musician David Rose and on her 18th birthday, he gave her an engagement ring. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. 11). Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) Glendale CA. [123], Other members included Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Dorothy Dandridge, John Garfield, Katharine Hepburn, Lena Horne, John Huston, Gene Kelly and Billy Wilder. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. She was told by doctors that she probably had five years or less to live and that, even if she did survive, she would be a semi-invalid and would never sing again. When it was released in the fall of 1950, Summer Stock drew big crowds and racked up very respectable box-office receipts, but because of the costly shooting delays caused by Garland, the film posted a loss of $80,000 to the studio. [167], Despite her personal struggles, Garland disagreed with the public's opinion that she was a tragic figure. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [30][bettersourceneeded] The studio immediately signed Garland to a contract with MGM, presumably without a screen test, though she had made a test for the studio several months earlier. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Production delays led to cost overruns and angry confrontations with Warner Bros. head Jack L. Warner. Discover and add pictures, bio information and documents about the life of Francis Avent Gumm. [112], In 1961, Garland and CBS settled their contract disputes with the help of her new agent, Freddie Fields and negotiated a new round of specials. [166] Entertainment Weekly columnist Gene Lyons observed that both audiences and fellow members of the entertainment industry "tended either to love her or to hate her". She was buried at burial place. Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. He said it felt like "a hillbilly with a child bride". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Portions of her unfinished autobiography were included in the 2014 biography, Judy Garland on Judy Garland: Interviews and Encounters by Randy L. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. Francis Avent Frank Gumm was born on March 20 1886, in Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States, to William Tecumseh Gumm and Elizabeth W Clemmie Gumm. Went the Strings of My Heart" and "Eli, Eli", a Yiddish song written in 1896 and regularly performed in vaudeville. Despite the all-star cast, Words and Music barely broke even at the box office. "[151] Forensic pathologist Jason Payne-James believed that Garland had an eating disorder (psychologist Linda Papadopoulos asserted that it was probably bulimia nervosa), which contributed to her death. Their final on-screen appearance was in an MGM Technicolor short entitled La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935). The affair was ended by Ford (a notorious womanizer, according to Peter Ford) when he realized Garland wanted to marry him. She was the fourth person to receive the award as well as only one of twelve in history to ever be presented with one. Ethel was born on the 17th of November 1893 to John B. Milne and Eva Marion Fitzpatrick. 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. But she was not a tragic figure. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Full Name. Great aunt of Vanessa and Jesse Richards Virginia, her second sister, had a daughter, Judy Gail "Judaline," with her husband, musician Bobby Sherwood. [162], Camille Paglia, writing for The New York Times, joked that even in Garland's adult life, "her petite frame literally throbbed with her huge voice", making it appear as though she were "at war with her own body". "Program of Comedy Due Eddie Conrad Will Head Ebell Vaudeville". [59], In her next film, For Me and My Gal (1942), Garland performed with Gene Kelly in his first screen appearance. They teamed as lead characters for the first time in Babes in Arms (1939), ultimately appearing in five additional films, including Hardy films Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940) and Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941). The names, logos, and other source identifying features of newspapers depicted in our database are the trademarks of their respective owners, and our use of newspaper content in the public domain or by private agreement does not imply any affiliation with, or endorsement from, the publishers of the newspaper titles that appear on our site. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Frances Avent Gumm Age. She was self-conscious and anxious about her appearance. The Gumm Sisters, then in 1934 they changed their name to The Garland Sisters, were an American vaudeville group consisting members of Judy Garland, Dorothy Virginia Gumm and Mary Jane Gumm. GREAT NEWS! I truly have a great love for an audience and I used to want to prove it to them by giving them blood. [156] In 1978, a selection of Garland's personal items was auctioned off by her ex-husband Sidney Luft with the support of their daughter Lorna Luft and their son Joey. Vaudevillian Her song for the Shell Chateau Hour was her first professional rendition of "Zing! [155], Upon Garland's death, despite having earned millions during her career, her estate came to US$40,000 (equivalent to $230,000 in 2021). She lived in Lancaster, Los Angeles, California, United States in 1930 and Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United . based on information from your browser. Francis Avent Gumm. Garland came to the attention of studio executives when she sang a special arrangement of "You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It)" to Clark Gable at a birthday party that the studio arranged for the actor. "[177], The New York Times writer described her as both "an instinctive actress and comedienne". "[181] Ruhlmann argues that Garland actually used the public's opinion of her tragic image to her advantage towards the end of her career. [140], Returning to the stage, Garland made one of her last U.S. appearances at New York's Palace Theatre in July 1967, a 27-show stand, performing with her children Lorna and Joey Luft. 17 Nov 1935. [164] Although her range was comparatively limited, Garland was capable of alternating between female and male-sounding timbres with little effort. [97], Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and, in the run-up to the 27th Academy Awards, was generally expected to win for A Star Is Born. Learn more about merges. 61), "The Trolley Song" (No. [153] "Judy's great gift", Mason said in his eulogy, "was that she could wring tears out of hearts of rock She gave so richly and so generously, that there was no currency in which to repay her. She needs our support. [166], Garland always claimed that her talent as a performer was inherited, saying: "Nobody ever taught me what to do onstage. She married Francis Avent Gumm. American Pianist Frank Gumm was born Francis Avent Gumm on 20th March, 1885 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennesse and passed away on 17th Nov 1935 Los Angeles, California aged 50. Spouse(s) [9], During this time, Garland was still in her teens when she experienced her first serious adult romance with bandleader Artie Shaw. She was almost hysterical. Family & Relatives. The Los Angeles Times. Birth: September 24, 1915 29 21 Grand Rapids, MI Death: May 1964 Death 5 Jan 1953 (aged 56) Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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). There is a problem with your email/password. Garland worked on her autobiography on and off throughout the 1960s, but never completed it. She complained to Mayer, trying to have Berkeley fired from the feature. He encouraged the group to choose a more appealing name after "Gumm" was met with laughter from the audience. Unknown Los Angeles CA. [181] Michael Musto, a journalist for W magazine, wrote that in her film roles Garland "could project decency, vulnerability and spunk like no other star and she wrapped it up with a tremulously beautiful vocal delivery that could melt even the most hardened troll". According to theater legend, their act was once erroneously billed at a Chicago theater as "The Glum Sisters".[22]. btplats varberg pris. Almost 500 items, ranging from copper cookware to musical arrangements, were offered for sale. The Committee for the First Amendment sought to protect the civil liberties of those accused. [105], In November 1959, Garland was hospitalized after she was diagnosed with acute hepatitis. [167], Garland has been identified as a triple threat due to her ability to sing, act and dance,[178] arguably equally well. [182], Garland was nearly as famous for her personal struggles in everyday life as she was for her entertainment career. Judy Garland Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. With Ethel Marian Milne, born 17 November 1895 - Marquette Co., MI, deceased 5 January 1953 - Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA aged 57 years old (Parents : John Milne 1865-1937 & Eva Marion Fitzpatrick 1868-1949) with. It never seemed forced or overly trained."[162]. [54], Garland starred in three films released in 1940: Andy Hardy Meets Debutante, Strike Up the Band and Little Nellie Kelly. Death of Frank Gumm at Los Angeles, California, USA. Both went well and received positive reviews. This account has been disabled. Frances married Bobby Louis Gumm on month day 1965, at age 16 at marriage place, Missouri. She was the youngest child of Ethel Marion (ne Milne; 18931953)[10] and Francis Avent "Frank" Gumm (18861935). Her parents were vaudevillians who settled in Grand Rapids to run a movie theater that featured vaudeville acts. Groucho Marx sent Garland a telegram after the awards ceremony, declaring her loss "the biggest robbery since Brinks". In The Good Old Summertime was enormously successful at the box office.[72]. [203] Rene Zellweger portrayed Garland in the biopic Judy (2019) and won the Academy Award for Best Actress. [174] Paglia observed that actress Marilyn Monroe would exhibit behavior which was similar to that which Garland had exhibited a decade earlier in Meet Me in St. Louis, particularly tardiness. The songs she introduced were Oscar gold. [173] Ruhlmann wrote that the singer's personal life "contrasted so starkly with the exuberance and innocence of her film roles". [206] End of the Rainbow (2005) featured Caroline O'Connor as Garland and Paul Goddard as Garland's pianist. This was followed by appearances in two Vitaphone shorts the following year: A Holiday in Storyland (featuring Garland's first on-screen solo) and The Wedding of Jack and Jill. At this time, she was also undergoing electroconvulsive therapy for depression. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [152], After Garland's body had been embalmed and clothed in the same gray, silk gown she wore at her wedding to Deans, Deans traveled with her remains to New York City on June 26, where an estimated 20,000 people lined up to pay their respects at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, which remained open all night long to accommodate the overflowing crowd. Garland stated that she, Rooney and other young performers were constantly prescribed amphetamines to stay awake and keep up with the frantic pace of making one film after another. "[168] Critics agree that, even when she debuted as a child,[167] Garland had always sounded mature for her age,[169] particularly on her earlier recordings. Before its release, it was edited at the instruction of Jack Warner; theater operators, concerned that they were losing money because they were only able to run the film for three or four shows per day instead of five or six, pressured the studio to make additional reductions. And she came out and that place went crazy. She was replaced by Jane Powell. Her daughter Liza made her film debut at the age of two and a half at the end of the film. Ponedel became Garland's makeup artist. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. After her breakup with Mercer, Garland and Rose were wed on July 27, 1941. Death: November 17, 1935 (Age 49 years) LosAngeles, CA. Judy! rt (born Gumm), Dorothy Virginia " Jimmie" Gumm, Frances Ethel "judy Garland" Garland (born Gumm), Frances Judy Ethel Mar 20 1886 - Murfreesboro, Rutherford, Tennessee, Nov 17 1935 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, William Tecumseh Gumm, Elizabeth "clemmie" Gumm (born Baugh), Mary Gumm, Robert Emmett Gumm, William Gumm, Allie Gumm, Mary Jane Kahn (born Gumm), Dorothy Virginia Gumm, Frances Ethel Minnelli (born Gumm (Judy Garland)), Mar 20 1886 - Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA, Nov 17 1935 - Los Angeles, California, USA, William Tecumseh Gumm, Elizabeth, "clemmie" Gumm (born Baugh), Judy, Actress, (Aka Frances Ethel Gumm) Minnelli (born Garland, (Gumm)), Nov 17 1935 - Los Angeles, California, United States, William Tecumseh GUMM, Elizabeth W. Clemmie BAUGH, Mary Jane GUMM, Virginia D. GUMM, Frances Ethel (Judy) GUMM, Robert Emmett GUMM, William GUMM, Mary GUMM, Allie GUMM, William Tecumseh GUMM, Elizabeth Clemmie BAUGH, Frances Ethel Judy Garland GUMM, Dorothy Virginia Jimmie GUMM, Mary Jane GUMM, Mary Baugh GUMM, Alice GUMM, William GUMM, Robert Emmett GUMM, 1930 - Antelope, Los Angeles, California, USA, Mary J Gumm, Virginia D Gumm, Frances E Gumm, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co, Tennessee, United States, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States, Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States, Grant Rapids, Itasca, Minnesota, United States, Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California, United States, Robinson-Perks-Dalton-Higgison Family Website, Death of Frank Gumm at Los Angeles, California, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California, United States. [53] After the film, Garland was one of the most bankable actresses in the United States. She replied, "I couldn't care less. [71], When her suspension was over, she was summoned back to work and ultimately performed two songs as a guest in the Rodgers and Hart biopic Words and Music (1948), which was her last appearance with Mickey Rooney. Ponedel refined her appearance in several ways, including extending and reshaping her eyebrows, changing her hairline, modifying her lip line and removing her nose discs and dental caps. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. She got married to a man named Francis Avent "Frank" Gumm (1886-1935). I think it lasted forever, really. ", "Judy Garland among long list of creative figures given ECT", "Judy Garland, M.G.M. Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. Spinal meningitis You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Rooney, however, denied their studio was responsible for her addiction: "Judy Garland was never given any drugs by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Despite its short run, the series was nominated for four Emmy Awards, including Best Variety Series. She's here let's give it to her, OK? [48] With the conclusion of filming, MGM kept Garland busy with promotional tours and the shooting of Babes in Arms (also 1939), directed by Busby Berkeley. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Yes, we lost her at 47 years old. Thanks for your help! [121], Garland was a life-long and relatively active Democrat. [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. [70] Around this time, she also developed a serious problem with alcohol. This browser does not support getting your location. Studio Call It Quits", "Brief Descriptions and Expanded Essays of National Film Registry Titles | National Film Preservation Board | Programs at the Library of Congress", "Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment", "Judy Garland About Judy Garland | American Masters", "Grammy Awards for Judy at Carnegie Hall", "Judy, Frank & Dean Once in a Lifetime (1962)", "Meeting with the press actresses Carolyn Jones June Allison and Judy", "On This Day In Judy Garland's Life And Career", "Obituaries: Mark Herron; Judy Garland's Fourth Husband", "Judy Garland The Live Performances. A later explanation surfaced when Jessel was a guest on Garland's television show in 1963. Frank Avent Gumm 1886 - 1935 . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Amos also refers to Garland as "Judy G" in her 1996 song "Not the Red Baron". Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA. [103] Despite a brief bout of laryngitis, where for one performance Jerry Lewis filled in for her watching from a wheelchair, her performances there were so successful that her run was extended an extra week. [174] Royce argues that Garland maintained "astonishing strength and courage", even during difficult times. [120], During this time, Garland had a six-month affair with actor Glenn Ford. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. At Luft's suggestion, the "Born in a Trunk" medley was filmed as a showcase for her and inserted over director Cukor's objections, who feared the additional length would lead to cuts in other areas. This is a carousel with slides. [77], Garland was cast in the film Royal Wedding with Fred Astaire after June Allyson became pregnant in 1950. [98] Time labeled her performance as "just about the greatest one-woman show in modern movie history". [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". He married Ethel Marion Milne on 11 January 1914, in Michigan, United States. Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Her lifelong substance use disorder ultimately led to her death from an accidental barbiturate overdose in 1969, at age 47. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. They had her wear removable caps on her teeth and rubberized discs to reshape her nose. Davis, the first Black general and highest-ranking Black officer in the U.S. military, was in Los Angeles for the premiere of Frank Capra's documentary about Black Americans serving in World War II. [108], At the beginning of 1960, Garland signed a contract with Random House to write her autobiography. Occupation Francis Avent Gumm in MyHeritage family trees (Klovanich Web Site) Francis (Frank) Advent Gumm in MyHeritage family trees (Powell . She returned to the London Palladium performing with 18-year-old daughter Liza Minnelli in November 1964. Wallace. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Unknown. [131] She later characterized the Melbourne crowd as "brutish". Unknown The relationship began in 1963 while Garland was doing her television show. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In the last, she played her first adult role, a dual role of both mother and daughter. Try 7 Days Free to get access to 822 million+ pages, Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. They trouped from town to city with fellow actors, comedians, dancers, magicians and singers. ", "Different Singing Voice Types Explained Part 1: Females", "Theater review: 'Beyond the Rainbow' plots Judy Garland's heartbreaking journey", "Judy Garland: Frozen in time, looking over the rainbow", "Look Inside Judy Garland's Rustic Home in Bel Air", "Judy Garland: the diva, the drugs and the damage", "On Pride Month, Judy Garland Returns to Hollywood", "Judy Garland: The Secret Life of a Legend", "Stop What You're Doing Right Now and Watch Judy Garland Sing Her Heart Out for the Late JFK", "Women's History Month Spotlight: Judy Garland", "Judy Garland and Her Favorite Vegetable Salad", "Subdued Patriotism Replaces Glitter as Television Finally Presents Its Emmys", "Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft Help Develop a Fragrance in Mom Judy Garland's Honor: 'It Smells Like Mama! cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Vaudeville Entertainer. Frances Ethel Gumm Also known as " Judy Garland " Born: 10-Jun-1922 Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MN Gender: F Father: Francis Avent Gumm Mother: Ethel Milne Career: Actress Died: 22-Jun-1969 Place of Death: London, ENG Cause of Death: Accidental Overdose Burial: Ferncliff Cemetery Place of Burial: Hartsdale, NY Family Tree Judy Garland Husband. [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". [106] Over the next few weeks, several quarts of fluid were drained from her body until she was released from the hospital in January 1960, still in a weak condition. Also known as. His zodiac sign is Pisces. She said, "I cannot go out there because they're all gonna be looking to see if there are scars and it's gonna be terrible." [18] Frank bought and operated another theater in Lancaster,[19] and Ethel began managing her daughters and working to get them into motion pictures. (1886 - 1935) Francis Avent "Frank" Gumm. She was of Irish, English, Scottish,[11][12] and French Huguenot[13][14] ancestry, named after both of her parents and baptized at a local Episcopal church. [170] AllMusic biographer William Ruhlmann believes that Garland's ability to maintain a successful career as a recording artist even after her film appearances became less frequent was unusual for an artist at the time. Although producers Arthur Freed and Mervyn LeRoy had wanted to cast her in the role from the beginning, studio chief Mayer first tried to borrow Shirley Temple from 20th Century Fox, but they declined. She agreed to do it provided the song should be "Get Happy". Resting place If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Political party Frank Gumm Born 20 March 1886 Tennessee, United States Died 17 November, 1935 Los Angeles, California, United States Cause of death Spinal meningitis Resting place Unknown Parent (s) Elizabeth Baugh, William Tecumseh Gumm Child (ren) Mary Jane Gumm, Virginia Gumm & Judy Garland Spouse (s) Ethel Gumm Occupation Vaudevillian Years active Unknown After being advised by her doctor that she would only be able to work in four- to five-day increments with extended rest periods between, MGM executive Arthur Freed made the decision to suspend her on July 18, 1948.