mother in 1934 to perform at the World's Fair headlining comedian George Jessel introduced them as the Gumm Sisters. There was laughter from the audience because their names were funny. From then on, the girls changed their name to Garland. Frances took the name Judy, Judy Garland. The sisters traveled together until 1935 when older sister Susie married and the sisters broke up, and Judy's mother pushed Ms. Garland to acting. (Schecter)
             Judy and her mother began auditioning for every studio in Hollywood. In September 1935, at thirteen, Judy auditioned for Metro Goldwyn Mayer. She sang, "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart," and was accompanied by Roger Edens who worked for MGM. Judy was immediately signed, and her starting salary was $1000.00 per week with options for seven years. (Schecter) Judy was on her way. She was following the yellow brick road, had a new name, a contract, an
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