Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Judy Garland for the 1941 film Ziegfeld Girl, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Jack Knox, Sincerely, Judy Garland." Archivally double-matted and framed with UV protective glass to an overall size of 15 x 17. In very good to fine condition, with a few subtle bends, surface marks, and emulsion cracks (all unobtrusive and visible mainly from an angle).
Garland began filming for Ziegfeld Girl in 1940, a year following the release of the Wizard of Oz. At the age of 18, Garland was attempting to transition from childhood star into more adult roles, though she was still typecast as the wholesome girl-next-door. Ziegfeld Girl starred such greats as Lana Turner, Hedy Lamarr, Jackie Cooper, and James Stewart, and was directed by Busby Berkeley, an MGM musical legend known for his elaborate dance sequences and reputation for perfection—his strict methods would later cause friction between himself and Garland. The photo offered here was featured on the cover of Autograph Magazine's extensive 2008 Judy Garland Signature Study. A crystal clear photo boasting a crisp and bold signature.
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