Historian Fricke (100 Years of Oz: A Century of Classic Images) has compiled a fine collection of remembrances, facts, and photos chronicling the life, career, and unforgettable personal appearances of Judy Garland. Within her first ten years at MGM, Garland found full-fledged stardom, complete with wealth, fame, and all the harsh truths of show business. Fricke exposes the driving forces behind her career in sound, onstage, and on-screen, which often put her family life and health at risk, while bringing classic Hollywood fans a renewed respect for the determined star. In addition, he succeeds in providing readers with a plethora of information on every performance, highlighting the thoughts of costars, friends, and Garland herself.
Verdict: Much like Darrell Rooney and Mark A. Vieira's recent book on Jean Harlow, Harlow in Hollywood, Fricke's volume brings us never-before-published photos, commentary, and the most complete tribute available to one of the world's best loved stars. Highly recommended for Judy Garland fans.—R. LeMaster, Medina Cty. Dist. Lib., OH
Fricke, John. Judy: A Legendary Film Career. Running Pr. 2011. 352p. illus. index. ISBN 9780762437719. $30. FILM
Reprinted from Library Journal:
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