Judy Garland

The Voice of MGM

Scott Brogan

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Lyons Press
18 June 2025

Film, TV & Radio; Biography: general; Biography: arts & entertainment; Gender studies: women

More than 100 years after her birth, Judy Garland remains the gold standard by which all movie musical leading ladies are judged. She is revered and celebrated by current stars, directors, songwriters, and others in the entertainment industry. She also has a fan base that is as large as that of Marilyn Monroe or James Dean. Her image, especially “Dorothy” in The Wizard of Oz (1939), is an instantly recognized icon. Garland really was the voice of MGM during her tenure and after. No documentary about any aspect of the history of the MGM Studios is complete without Garland’s voice on the soundtrack. When people think of MGM Musicals, they think of Garland along with Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. She’s the only female in that exalted “top three.” There have been many books about Garland’s fabled and troubled life, but none devoted solely to the study (and celebration) of her years at MGM. She entered the studio as a 13-year-old contract player in 1935. She left the studio in 1950 carrying the title “Metro’s Greatest Asset.” Judy Garland: The Voice of MGM will focus on Garland’s films, but it will also delve into her other professional achievements such as her extensive appearances on radio programs, her long association with Decca Records, and her personal appearances, highlighted by her two USO Bond Tours in the early 1940s. This will be the definitive book about Garland’s legendary career at MGM, pulling back the curtain to reveal the truths about that career while also presenting previously unknown details and facts that are sure to delight her fans as well as fans of classic film.

By: Scott Brogan
Imprint: Lyons Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 1.737kg
ISBN: 9781493086542
ISBN 10: 1493086545
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 18 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Scott Brogan is the webmaster and author of the world-famous The Judy Room website which includes the biggest and most detailed Garland discography ever compiled. He is also the author and webmaster of the Judy Garland News & Events blog which features the resource “On This Day” series that presents thousands of images and details about Garland’s life and career for each day of the year. For four years, Brogan worked as a researcher and author for the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. His program essays are cataloged by the Library of Congress and translated into several languages. He recently co-produced and wrote the liner notes for the successful “Judy at 100 - 26 Classics In Stereo” CD release. He has written several other CD liner notes and has been involved in the production of many others. He is world-renowned for the design and content of these sites, and is a respected expert on Garland’s career, having been a major contributor to books about Garland and/or her films, as well as books about the MGM Studios, podcasts, live stream events, and radio programs. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

Reviews for Judy Garland: The Voice of MGM

""What distinguishes this volume are the generous and intimate photos of Garland's life off set, including snapshots from her vaudeville days and images of her caring for daughter Liza Minnelli at home.""--Publishers Weekly ""Brogan excels at detailing the breadth of Garland's career alongside the highs and lows of her personal life. This sizeable (11 x 8.5 in.) and fully illustrated book is best for libraries with larger performing arts sections"".--Denise Miller --Library Journal