The Gumm Sisters

The Gumm Sisters
The Gumm Sisters, also known as the Garland Sisters, c. 1935: Top row: Mary Jane and Dorothy Virginia Gumm; bottom: Judy Garland
The Gumm Sisters, also known as the Garland Sisters, c. 1935: Top row: Mary Jane and Dorothy Virginia Gumm; bottom: Judy Garland
Background information
OriginLancaster, California, U.S.
GenresVaudeville
Years active1924–1935
MembersJudy Garland, Dorothy Virginia Gumm, Mary Jane Gumm

The Gumm Sisters, later also known as The Garland Sisters[1] were an American vaudeville group consisting of the three daughters of Frank and Ethel Gumm: Judy Garland, Dorothy Virginia Gumm, and Mary Jane Gumm. They gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s and were known for their harmonious performances and charming stage presence.[2][3][4]

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