Judy Garland at MGM (1935–1950)

1. Garland signs a seven-year MGM contract

   Sep 16, 1935Labels: Judy Garland, MGM

   • PBS

2. First MGM screen appearance in a short

   Nov 21, 1936Labels: Short film, MGM

   • AFI Catalog

3. Breakthrough feature role in Broadway Melody

   Aug 20, 1937Labels: Broadway Melody, Judy Garland

   • PBS
   • AFI Catalog

4. Wizard of Oz filming begins at MGM

   Oct 13, 1938Labels: The Wizard, MGM

   • AFI Catalog
   • Judy Room

5. Wizard of Oz releases nationwide

   Aug 25, 1939Labels: The Wizard, Judy Garland

   • AFI Catalog
   • Britannica

6. Babes in Arms launches teen-star pairing

   Oct 13, 1939Labels: Babes in, Mickey Rooney

   • AFI Catalog
   • Britannica

7. Garland receives a special Academy Award

   Feb 29, 1940Labels: Academy Juvenile, Judy Garland

   • Oscars
   • PBS

8. Meet Me in St. Louis begins filming

   Dec 1, 1943Labels: Meet Me, Vincente Minnelli

   • AFI Catalog
   • Britannica

9. Meet Me in St. Louis becomes a major hit

   Nov 28, 1944Labels: Meet Me, Judy Garland

   • AFI Catalog
   • Britannica

10. The Clock showcases Garland without singing

    May 25, 1945Labels: The Clock, Judy Garland

    • AFI Catalog
    • Britannica

11. Marriage to MGM director Vincente Minnelli

    Jun 15, 1945Labels: Vincente Minnelli, Judy Garland

    • Britannica
    • Vanity Fair

12. Easter Parade pairs Garland with Fred Astaire

    Jul 8, 1948Labels: Easter Parade, Fred Astaire

    • AFI Catalog
    • Britannica

13. Suspended and removed from Annie Get Your Gun

    May 10, 1949Labels: Annie Get, MGM

    • AFI Catalog
    • Judy Room

14. In the Good Old Summertime opens

    Jul 26, 1949Labels: In the, Liza Minnelli

    • AFI Catalog
    • Judy Room

15. Summer Stock releases as her final MGM film

    Aug 31, 1950Labels: Summer Stock, Judy Garland

    • AFI Catalog
    • Britannica

16. MGM releases Garland from her contract

    Sep 29, 1950Labels: MGM, Judy Garland

    • PBS
    • Britannica