The strongest performance comes from judy davis, who is nothing short of remarkable as judy garland. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Do you know how wonderful your life could be if you would just let it. From her gradual ascent to stardom in the 1930s to her death from a drug overdose at age 47 in 1969, former vaudeville baby frances ethel gumm, aka judy.
Me and my shadows on dvd 786936170399 from disney buena vista. Based on the book by lorna luft, life with judy garland. Garland loved her children unconditionallybut she was also the victim of a powerful dependance on alcohol and prescription drugs, which eventually claimed her life. This tv biopic, based on the first half of daughter lorna lufts book me and my shadows. But while she loved her children unconditionally, they could only desperately try to hang on to their mother as a powerful dependence on alcohol and. The miniseries was directed by robert allan ackerman and originally broadcast in two parts on. Me and my shadows is the story of lorna, her halfsister liza minnelli, and baby brother joe, trying desperately to hang on to their legendary mother. And i definitely got that, as luft is very open in sharing details of her mothers life. Abc adapted the book under the name, life with judy garland. Feb 26, 2001 imitation is indeed the sincerest form of television, now that celebrity mimicry has become a fixture of sweeps specials. The music, the life, the legend judy garland songs.
Mar 07, 2012 this tv biopic, based on the first half of daughter lorna lufts book me and my shadows. Many say she was the greatest entertainer who ever lived and that could well be the case. Judy davis, hugh laurie, victor garber, jane eastwood, john benjamin hickey. She has a strong resemblance to garland, and also captures many of garlands mannerisms and idiosyncrasies. Mar 30, 2015 even if you were never a big fan of judy garland, i still think youll find this post interesting because its more about how impressed i was by the extraordinary performances of judy davis and tammy blanchard in a recreation of the legendary star in the movie, life with judy garland. If you can get over the jarring transition in part one, youre likely to stay with this generally absorbing miniseries adapted from the memoir me and my shadows by garlands daughter lorna luft. Me and my shadows 2001 biography, drama, music, musical. Life with judy garland was the way for garland s daughter lorna luft to tell her mothers compelling life story. She was one of the most iconic actresses of hollywoods golden. Cover has the foreign language text as the picture shows. Jan 14, 2015 do you know how wonderful your life could be if you would just let it.
She has a strong resemblance to garland, and also captures many of garland s mannerisms and idiosyncrasies. Celebrity culture, singers, movie stars, biographies, the motion picture industry in. Loved by millions the world over, judy garland was the brightest star in hollywoods golden era. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film. The movie starts off at the beginning of judy garland s life singing when she was two years old. Imitation is indeed the sincerest form of television, now that celebrity mimicry has become a fixture of sweeps specials. A family memoir, attempts to humanize garland s legend by presenting the singeractress story from an. The movie tells about her early struggles with mgm and with the addiction to barbiturates. Judy davis, victor garber, hugh laurie, john benjamin hickey, sonja smits, jayne eastwood. But while she loved her children unconditionally, they could only. Me and my shadows sought to explore the life and death of the classic star. The movie starts off at the beginning of judy garlands life singing when she was two years old. Me and my shadows is a 2001 american twopart, fourhour biographical television miniseries based on the 1998 book me and my shadows. In this weeks edition were coming all the way up to 2001 with a biopic attempting to showcase the life of screen and musical legend judy garland in life with judy garland.
Judy davis is left handed, smokes and is an outstanding actor and singer just like judy garland. W hen you read a book, you see through the eyes of the author. Born into the twin shadows of a famous mother and older sister, lorna luft was always referred to as judy garland s other daughter. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Judy garland the name instantly invokes a theatrical nostalgia in the collective american memory. In the scene showing judy garlands return to vaudeville at the rko palace in 1951, judy davis lipsynched the song over the rainbow in its entirety, and reenacted garlands singing movements down to the last detail. Based on the book by garlands daughter lorna luft, and honored recipient of 5 emmy awards, life with judy garland. This performance was considered to be the stepping stone in judy garlands career comeback in the 1950s. It was a rather impressive madefortelevision film, and while it was rather dramatized at times, life with judy garland. Me and my shadows seldom in a biographical television madefor does a star so expertly inhabit anothers skin as judy davis does here with judy garland. Free download book 03304950 me and my shadows life with judy garland me and my shadows life with.
The library of congress is providing access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. And i definitely got that, as luft is very open in sharing details of her mothers life, from her childhood, to her untimely death. But from the evidence of the muddy mono sound, the quality of judy garlands voice, and the bursts of applause from what sounds like a small audience, at least the first bunch of tracks almost certainly derive from soundtracks for the tv series the judy garland. Sep 03, 2009 judy garland me and my shadow me and my shadow. Me and my shadows is on tv, including series 1episode 2. Staring judy davis, tammy blanchard, victor garber and marsha mason. Picture is exactly same as the product you will receive. From her success with mgm to her downfall from drug addiction, the film pretty much covered it all. Even if you were never a big fan of judy garland, i still think youll find this post interesting because its more about how impressed i was by the extraordinary performances of judy davis and tammy blanchard in a recreation of the legendary star in the movie, life with judy garland. A family memoir, attempts to humanize garlands legend by presenting the singeractress story from an. In observance of judy garlands 90th birthday last week, i watched life with judy garland.
This two night mini series starring judy davis and tammy blanchard as the mature and juvenile garland. A family memoir written by lorna luft, the daughter of legendary singeractress judy garland. Me and my shadows life with judy garland video dailymotion. Away from the bright lights and brilliant performances, however, her devotion was to her family. Me and my shadows jan 29, 2011 though it won critical accolades and multiple television awards, this film is truly awful. Me and my shadows tv miniseries 2001 soundtracks on imdb.
Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, achievements, etc. Judy davis, victor garber, hugh laurie, tammy blanchard, john benjamin hickey and sonja smits the remarkable story of hollywood legend judy garland is vividly told in t. Life with judy garland is an impressive portrayal of the life and career of judy garland. Judy garland biography facts, childhood, family life. Aug 26, 2012 posted august 26, 2012 by kristen lopez 1 comment on life with judy garland. Life with judy garland me and my shadows 2001 dvd region 1 playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. This performance was considered to be the stepping stone in judy garland s career comeback in the 1950s. Me and my shadows 2001 2000s life with judy garland. It is among the best tv biopics produced, thanks to solid production values, a detailed script and strong performances. Outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or a movie. I bought it after seeing the tv movie adaptation with judy davis, as i was interested in seeing a more fleshedout biography of judy garland.
Earning 5 emmy awards this production sets the bar high for a television production, and biopics. Born into the twin shadows of a famous mother and older sister, lorna luft was always referred to as judy garlands other daughter. With judy davis, victor garber, hugh laurie, john benjamin hickey. The miniseries, which chronicles garlands life from her first public performance in 1924 until her death in 1969, is divided into two parts. When you watch a performance, the perspective shifts natch. Emmy nominated cinematography by james chressanthis, asc, gsc. This is actually the second biopic made of garlands life.
However i believe judy davis was born to play the part of judy garland. With tammy blanchard, judy davis, jayne eastwood, victor garber. In the scene showing judy garland s return to vaudeville at the rko palace in 1951, judy davis lipsynched the song over the rainbow in its entirety, and reenacted garland s singing movements down to the last detail. Judy garland was a renowned american actress during the golden era of hollywood. Me and my shadows is a deeply moving testament to the healing powers of embracing ones past, facing ones demons, and charting a course of selfdiscovery. The judy garland story from the 1930s until her death. Me and my shadows dvd 2001 from amazons movies store. The miniseries was directed by robert allan ackerman and originally broadcast in two parts on abc on february 25 and 26, 2001. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. In 1998, judys second child, lorna luft, published a memoir about her late mothers life called, me and my shadows.
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