The early life and struggles of Judy Garland (portrayed by Andrea McArdle), and of the film star's trials as a youngster in dealing with the movie studio system that held her back while her mother was forever pushing her to excel.
Acting
Andrea McArdle's voice will haunt you — in a good way.
Production
1978 TV movie budget, 1930s Hollywood soul.
Director
Jackie Cooper
Andrea McArdle
Judy Garland
Don Murray
Frank Gumm
Michael Parks
Roger Edens
Rue McClanahan
Ida Koverman
Nicholas Pryor
Bill Gilmore
Jack Carter
George Jessel
Donna Pescow
Jinnie Gumm
Martin Balsam
Louis B. Mayer
Piper Laurie
Ethel Gumm
Philip Sterling
Arthur Freed
Peggy Walton-Walker
Laura Gilmore
Moosie Drier
Mickey Rooney
Ben Frank
The Agent
Johnny Doran
Jackie Cooper
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Liza Minnelli refused to watch it and called it 'trash' — her mother's estate threatened lawsuits. Andrea McArdle got the role after originating Annie on Broadway.
The film was controversial for suggesting Judy's pill addiction started at MGM, but recent biographies confirm studio doctors prescribed amphetamines to child stars as early as age 10.
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