Tag Archives: Judy Garland

Little Girl Lost: The life and hard times of Judy Garland by Al DiOrio

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Synopsis Judy Garland was born Frances Gumm, was on stage from the age of 2 1/2 and died aged 47. Weaving all the fascinating sides of her life through the texture of her unique career, Al DiOrio creates a magical … Continue reading →

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A Star is Born: The making of the 1954 film and it’s 1983 restoration by Ronald Haver

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Andrea Pryke

Synopsis There is no question that the 1954 version of A Star is Born holds a special place in the pantheon of classic movies. It was director George Cukor’s first foray into musicals, his first colour film, and it was … Continue reading →

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