Garland's molestation only adds to the tragedy of her Hollywood upbringing, which included enforced corseting to slim her figure, the strapping down of her breasts to reinforce her studio-mandated 'girl next door' image, and a regular intake of pills and adrenaline shots to keep her strength up through filming.
It has been said that the actress, then just 16, was already addicted to barbiturates and amphetamines while shooting the classic children's film, while MGM boss Louis B. Mayer reportedly sent spies to the set to ensure she was sticking to her daily diet, which consisted of chicken soup, black coffee and 80 cigarettes.
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May God bless the late Judy Garland, who deserved more from the film industry than she ever received.