MGM Judy Garland Collector Edition 1944 for Sale

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MGM Judy Garland Collector Edition 1944 For Sale

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MGM Judy Garland Collector Edition 1944:
$82.00

This MGM Judy Garland Arnart Collector\'s Edition 1944 is a rare and exquisite piece of art that celebrates the iconic actress. The porcelain sculpture depicts Garland in a tennis pose, dressed in a stunning outfit that radiates her signature style with intricate details and matte finish. The sculpture is small in size, but its impact is immense; a tad over 6\" tall by 3\" wide. It captures the essence of Garland\'s tennis scene from the classic film \"Meet Me in St. Louis,\" and it is a perfect addition to any collection that celebrates celebrity memorabilia. The sculpture is a true gem for any fan of Judy Garland or tennis, and it is a rare find that is sure to impress!

Meet Me in St. Louisis a 1944 AmericanChristmasmusical filmmade byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Divided into a series of seasonal vignettes, starting with Summer 1903, it relates the story of a year in the life of the Smith family inSt. Louis, leading up to the opening of theLouisiana Purchase Exposition(more commonly referred to as theWorld\'s Fair) in the spring of 1904.[4][5]The film starsJudy Garland,Margaret O\'Brien,Mary Astor,Lucille Bremer,Tom Drake,Leon Ames,Marjorie Main,June Lockhart, andJoan Carroll.

The film was adapted byIrving BrecherandFred F. Finklehoffefrom aseries of short storiesbySally Benson, originally published inThe New Yorkermagazine under the title \"5135 Kensington\", and later in novel form asMeet Me in St. Louis. The film was directed byVincente Minnelli, who met Garland on the set and later married her.Tony Awardwinning designerLemuel Ayersserved as the film\'s art director.[6]

Upon its release,Meet Me in St. Louiswas both a critical and a commercial success. It becamethe second-highest grossing film of 1944, only behindGoing My Way,[7]and was also MGM\'s most successful musical of the 1940s. In 1994, the film was deemed \"culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant\" by theLibrary of Congressand selected for preservation in the United StatesNational Film Registry.

Garland debuted thestandards\"The Trolley Song\",\"The Boy Next Door\", and \"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas\", all of which became hits after the film was released.Arthur Freed, the producer of the film, also wrote and performed one of the songs.