The group would break up in 1935 when Judy's eldest sister Mary Jane, later known by Suzanne, married musician Lee Kahn. This would only mark the beginning of Judy's career, however, and it didn't take long for Judy to score a contract with MGM Studios. One of Judy's first big roles came in 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. After considering actresses Shirley Temple and Deanna Durbin for the role of "Dorothy", eventually Judy, who was 17 at the time, was cast, and the rest is history!
