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vercetti2021

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10. I just got done watching a video on the dark side of the wizard of oz

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Jun 10, 2022, 10:11 PM

Jun 2022

The studios put her on a shoestring diet along with pills to keep her going and alert. She barely slept and made her wear a tight corset to hide her maturity. MGM pushed her to her death in my opinion. Calling her a fat pig and whatnot. They were relentless back then. Still are in my opinion

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Remembering Judy Garland who was born 100 years ago today !! [View all] elleng Jun 2022 OP

Most amazing voice Joinfortmill Jun 2022 #1

Yes, and she's on TCM tonight: elleng Jun 2022 #2

hmm is the wizard of oz a serial killer biopic? nt msongs Jun 2022 #3

;-) elleng Jun 2022 #4

I just watched it AGAIN! BigmanPigman Jun 2022 #6

One of my favorite musical numbers is We're a Couple of Swells with Astaire in Easter Parade. Karadeniz Jun 2022 #5

;-) elleng Jun 2022 #7

Thanks!!! I needed that!!! Karadeniz Jun 2022 #13

What the studios did to her as a child was absolutely disgusting and abusive. niyad Jun 2022 #8

Horrendous. elleng Jun 2022 #9

I just got done watching a video on the dark side of the wizard of oz vercetti2021 Jun 2022 #10

Just learned some of this stuff, and yes, MGM pushed her to her death. elleng Jun 2022 #11

Watch this vercetti2021 Jun 2022 #12