Rainbow (TV 1978)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... See full summary » Director:Jackie Cooper |
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Title: Rainbow (TV 1978)
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Won 1 Primetime Emmy.
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Don Murray | ... |
Frank Gumm
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Roger Edens
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Ida Koverman
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Bill Gilmore
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Jinnie Gumm
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Ethel Gumm
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Janey Gumm
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Philip Sterling | ... |
Arthur Freed
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Laura Gilmore
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Moosie Drier | ... | |
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Ben Frank | ... |
The Agent
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Johnny Doran | ... |
Jackie Cooper
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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. Written by BOB STEBBINS <stebinsbob@aol.com>
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6 November 1978 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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This is one of the worst films on a famous person's childhood I have ever had the misfortune to watch: saccharine, vague, wooden performances all round but especially wooden is McArdle, a butch kewpie doll who is badly miscast in the lead. And her singing! Nothing like the nuance and subtleness of Garland's, just a strident noise to chill the blood. Blessed are the inventors of the remote, which meant I could mute the sound from the comfort of my sofa every time McArdle opened her mouth.
The thing I don't get is why child labour is frowned upon in every arena except that of entertainment, and the obscenity that is the Child Star. If you really want to know about Judy Garland's childhood, don't bother with this garbage, read Gerald Clarke's GET HAPPY: THE LIFE OF JUDY GARLAND. As a book it's fascinating, well-researched, and blessedly *silent*.