The Gumm Sisters

The Gumm Sisters, later also known as The Garland Sisters, were an American vaudeville group composed of three sisters whose surname was Gumm, Dorothy Virginia (1917–1977), Mary Jane (1915–1964) and Frances Ethel (1922-1969). Active from 1924 to 1935, they gained recognition for their vocal harmonies, energetic performances, and appearances in short films. In 1935, Frances changed her name to Judy Garland. The group's early career, shaped by their parents’ involvement in vaudeville, helped lay the foundation for Garland’s later success.