Overview

Judy Garland was an entertainment icon whose performances on stage, screen and television had a tremendous impact across decades and media. This film-by-film study of her work follows her progression from pig-tailed child to a top motion picture star, with such timeless classics as The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St Louis, and A Star is Born. Garland's talent and versatility as an actress are explored through each of her movie roles. More than just a reference filmography, this work examines how Garland's talents were realized and understood by producers and the world. It analyzes the star's relatonships with various co-stars and directors and details how she balanced her painful insecurities with her often focused and driven approach to her work. Through the context of her work on film, Judy Garland's innate and enduring star power is readily appreciated and acknowledged.

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Author:   James L. Neibaur
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781476685953

ISBN 10:   1476685959
Pages:   202
Publication Date:   30 September 2022
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments deletevi Preface The Early Years: From Frances Gumm to Judy Garland Pigskin Parade Every Sunday Broadway Melody of 1938 Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry Everybody Sing Love Finds Andy Hardy Listen, Darling The Wizard of Oz Babes in Arms Andy Hardy Meets Debutante Strike Up the Band Little Nellie Kelly Ziegfeld Girl Life Begins for Andy Hardy Babes on Broadway For Me and My Gal Presenting Lily Mars Girl Crazy Meet Me in St. Louis The Clock The Harvey Girls The Pirate Easter Parade In the Good Old Summertime Summer Stock Back on Stage: 1951–1954 A Star Is Born Returning to the Concert Stage Judgment at Nuremberg Gay­Purr-ee A Child Is Waiting I Could Go on Singing The Final Years Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

Reviews

“It’s an engaging read which balances providing useful background facts with critical analysis…The book works as both an excellent introduction to Garland for new fans and an enjoyable review for those who have loved her work for years.”—Laura’s Miscellaneous Musings

"""It's an engaging read which balances providing useful background facts with critical analysis...The book works as both an excellent introduction to Garland for new fans and an enjoyable review for those who have loved her work for years.""--Laura's Miscellaneous Musings"

Author Information

James L. Neibaur is a film historian and scholar with more than 30 books and hundreds of articles appearing in Cineaste, Classic Images, Film Quarterly, Films in Review, Filmfax, and Encyclopædia Britannica.

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