Ding Ding Ding with the Bell

1944

Set in St.Louis 1904, the four privelaged Smith daughters love the town they live in. Esther Smith(Judy Garland) falls in love with the boy next door when Mr.Smith learns he has an opportunity to move his family to New York. I love this musical! I love the hair, costumes, the singing is amazing. I have found that most people who haven't seen the film immediately recognize the songs.

Judy Garland singing The Trolley Song

The Smith's home.

 I love the architecture of this period.

Now time for some fun facts:



Judy Garland didn't want to play another virginal teenager, Director Vincente Minnelli convinced her play the role. Years later she said it was one of her favorite roles.

Makeup artist Dorothy Ponedel changed her appearance in several ways, including changing her hairline, reshaping eyebrows, and reshaping her lips. Judy Garland was so pleased she written Ponedel into her future contracts with MGM.

During filming, a steamy affair between Judy and Vincente began, they married after filming. Garland was 21 and Minelli was 43.

Vincente Minelli and Judy Garland 1945

Less than a year later, they had a daughter, which they named Liza with a Z. 

Portrait by Andy Warhol 1977

I want to apologize for the lack of posts from last week. I had several posts ready to go and for some reason it didn't save to my hard drive so Mr.M deleted my files on the computer. As you can guess I was a bit miffed. So I will try my bestest to recover the info I researched.

Everyone have a happy Tuesday

Mrs.M





Hop, Swing and a Jump Away

There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. ~Orson Welles

I can say that quote is definately true for me. That being said, I won't be on a plane but I am taking a trip a few states away for a bit of work and a bit of R&R. So this week on my blog is going to be a bit scattered but I will try my best. So thinking of traveling on the open road it got me thinking, has anyone ever seen an airstream trailer? I have seen one in real life. I am so in love with them but oy vey, they are $$$$$. Without further ado here are some lovely vintage photos related to travel.

This is how I *dream* of looking while going on a trip.

Don't they look fabolous?

Trivia Time!

Judy Garland had a tremendous fear of flying and would travel by train, car or ship.

I will try my best to keep up with the lovely blogs I follow while gone and be able to comment when I return. Hopefully  I will get some good road pictures and the like to share!

Have a fabulous Saturday!

Mrs.M