A born performer, Judy Garland {1922-1969} made her professional debut at the age of two with a solo rendition of "Jingle Bells." In 1935 she signed a contract with MGM, and five years later she received a special Academy Award "for her outstanding performance as a screen juvenile" during the previous year, when she made Babes in Arms and The Wizard of Oz. Garland excelled at both comedy and drama, sang a varied repertoire with unparalleled skill, and partnered with the leading male dancers of her day. Indeed she was a "star of stars."