Judy's Breakout Role In Pigskin Paradise

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Judy had began acting by getting a role in Pigskin Paradise in 1936. Three years later, Judy received her breakout role for Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. She signed a movie contract in with MGM that same year. In 1940, Judy starred in Strike up the band and in 1942, For me and my gal in. As Judy began working more, pressure was put on her from her studio about her weight and looks. She was given different drugs to give her energy and control her weight but that caused a drug problem to be a big part of her life. In 1950, MGM dropped Judy from her contract because of her physical and emotional difficulties.

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