Films of Judy Garland

""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 pigtailed 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 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 relationships with various co-stars and directors and details how she balanced her painful insecurities with her often focused and driven approach to her work."-Provided by publisher"--
Neibaur, a film historian and scholar, surveys the films of Judy Garland, from her beginnings, to her rise in popularity, to her versatility as an actress. He focuses on the films in which she had a significant role, including supporting roles, and discusses movies like Pigskin Parade, The Wizard of Oz, Strike Up the Band, Ziegfeld Girl, Meet Me in St. Louis, Easter Parade, A Star is Born, Judgment at Nuremberg, I Could Go on Singing, and A Child is Waiting, with information on the director, screenwriter, producers, and other cast and crew, as well as any songs, the film’s length, its release date, and its movie studio. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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.