Judy Garland Lives On

Frances Gumm didn't know what was in store for her at Metro when they signed her up, but not her two older sisters. She would start an entire industry of fans: people wanted to see her (actually to hear her sing) in upbeat roles. She was the pretty (but not beautiful) spunky girl cast opposite Mickey Rooney - the two who always wanted to say "hey, gang, let's put on a show!" As a young lady, she charmed us in movies like "Meet Me in St Louis" and "The Pirate."

Few people ever saw her as a serious actress, however, and her one great role as a witness in Judgment at Nuremberg, has always been set aside - far from the Judy we want to see.

Anyway, thank you, Judy Garland, for making life a little better.