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Judy Chicago
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Dame Judi Dench
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Judy Garland
Judy Garland 1922-69, American singer and film actress, b. Grand Rapids, Minn., originally named Frances Gumm. She sang in her father's theater from the age of four as one of The Gumm Sisters; she later toured in vaudeville. Beginning her film career in 1935, she endeared herself to the public in t... Read more
William Frank Buckley, Jr.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. 1925-2008, American editor, author, and lecturer, b. New York City, grad. Yale, 1946. A popular, eloquent, and witty spokesman for the conservative point of view, Buckley helped found the modern conservative movement and played an important part in promoting the growth of... Read more
David Hare
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Encyclopedia entries related to "Judy Holliday"

Holliday, Judy
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Holliday, Judy [ née Judith Tuvim ] (1922...Alice in Kiss Them for Me (1945). Holliday is remembered primarily for two roles...musical Hot Spot (1963). Biography: Judy Holliday , Will Holtzman, 1982.
Bells Are Ringing
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre ...Shubert Theatre , 924 perf.] Ella Peterson ( Judy Holliday ), the friendly operator for Susanswerphone, often...production was a tailor‐made vehicle for Holliday whose Tony Award–winning performance was...
Jack Lemmon
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...Happen to You, which starred Academy Award-winner Judy Holliday and was directed by George Cukor. In it Lemmon plays...In his second film, Phfft, he was again paired with Holliday. By this time he had reconciled with Stone, and the...
Born Yesterday
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre ...Lyceum Theatre , 1,642 perf.] Billie Dawn ( Judy Holliday ) is the “dumb‐blonde”...performances made the Max Gordon production capital theatre. Holliday's performance was all the more remarkable since she...
Comden and Green
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre ...1915–2002) were both born in New York and began their professional careers performing in night clubs with Judy Holliday . As co‐librettists and/or co‐lyricists their partnership was ultimately to become the longest...

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Holliday, Judy
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers HOLLIDAY, Judy Nationality: American. Born: Judith...HOLLIDAY: books— Carey, Gary, Judy Holliday: An Intimate Life Story, New York, 1982. Holtzman, Will, Judy Holliday: Only Child, New York, 1982. On...
Adam's Rib
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Adam Bonner ); Katharine Hepburn (Amanda Bonner ); Judy Holliday (Doris Attinger ); Tom Ewell (Warren Attinger...case. The legal case in question concerns a woman (Judy Holliday) who has shot her adulterous husband (Tom Ewell...
Griffith, Melanie
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...1995. * * * By the turn into the 21st century, Melanie Griffith had been called the reincarnation of Jean Harlow, Judy Holliday, and Marilyn Monroe, but seems to have been none of these re-incarnations. More than anything else, Melanie Griffith...
Comden, Betty, and Adolph Green
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...divorced); 2) Phyllis Newman, 1960. Career: 1940–44—Comden and Green performed with Judy Holliday, John Frank, and Alvin Hammer in cabaret group The Revuers; 1944—wrote first Broadway musical, On the...
Durbin, Deanna
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Every Sunday, musical short for MGM with Judy Garland; upon seeing it, the head of...as Anne Terry) 1943 The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (Manning) (as Ruth); Hers to Hold...Durbin's appearance in an MGM short with Judy Garland is a precious document, highlighting...

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Judy Holliday: The Smart Dumb Blonde
Magazine article from: The Village Voice; 8/23/2006; ; 558 words ; Tracking Shots Judy Holliday: The Smart Dumb Blonde August 25 through 31, WalterReade Judy Holliday was the most lovable comedienne of...The party was over for good for Judy Holliday-Bells was the last movie of her...
Finding Palin on IMDB: Judy Holliday? Sally Field? Geena Davis?
Newspaper article from: The New York Observer (New York, NY); 9/4/2008; 700+ words ; ...about feisty women from nowhere who show up and beat the guys, said Mr. Greenfield. He did a mental IMDB. There was Judy Holliday in The Solid Gold Cadillac. Sally Field in Norma Rae. Geena Davis in Commander in Chief. Dolly Parton in Nine to...
Jolson, Holliday films on DVD for the first time
Newspaper article from: Deseret News (Salt Lake City); 11/2/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...first time, a pair of films starring the incomparable Judy Holliday, and the two biographical features about "the world...Columbia, 1956, not rated, b/w, $19.95). Judy Holliday is hysterical in this adaptation of the stage comedy...
Carol Olson: Holliday was brilliant as 'dumb blonde"
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 7/18/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...which was released in 1950, with Judy Holliday playing the blonde, Emma "Billie...his scheme to make more money. Holliday was perfect for the role of the...was a wonderful comedy and won Holliday an Oscar for Best Actress in 1951...
Headly takes no Holliday in a smart `Born Yesterday'
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 12/14/1987; ; 700+ words ; ...so subtle it might almost be described as realistic. Judy Holliday, the actress who originated Billie on Broadway, always...lacks some of the brazen snap and platinum sparkle of Holliday's, it compensates with a charmingly sexy vulnerability...
Holliday Group sold
Newspaper article from: The Press; 12/19/2000; 473 words ; ...Exchange in August, is buying Holliday, half with a cash payment of...Stock Exchange Web site. Mr Holliday and his wife Judy are the majority shareholders...just to sell the business, Mr Holliday said, but to provide the opportunity...
Hill Holliday gets $75m car account New dealer gives agency `momentum'
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 3/1/1996; ; 683 words ; ...in its off years, Hill Holliday could report substantial...agencies, however, Hill Holliday had few recent big victories...about time," said editor Judy Warner of Adweek New England. By her reckoning, Hill Holliday had not won an account...
Advertising Agency Hill Holliday Lands AutoNation Account.(Originated from The Boston Globe)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 3/1/1996; ; 700+ words ; ...in its off years, Hill Holliday could report substantial...agencies, however, Hill Holliday had few recent big victories...about time," said editor Judy Warner of Adweek New England. By her reckoning, Hill Holliday had not won an account...
Holliday-Eckman
Newspaper article from: Sunday News Lancaster, PA; 5/7/2006; 276 words ; Douglas and Judy Eckman, announce the engagement of their...Eckman, Willow Street, and Kevin James Holliday, Lampeter. The bride-to-be graduated...Her fiance is the son of Steve and Kathy Holliday. He graduated from Lampeter-Strasburg...
It adds up for ad firms - Hill Holliday ups services.
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 5/10/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...agencies like Connors' Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos Inc...said Adweek magazine's Judy Warner. "You're actually...observers say Connors and Hill Holliday have been at the front of the...follow the money trail. Hill Holliday's doing it well." While...