Physical Manipulation Begins

Judy started touring the U.S. singing solo. Ethel, her mother, gave her sleeping pills starting at age ten so that she would sleep while they were traveling. She showed no regard for Judy’s health or mental well-being. Her mother only thought about making cash and Judy being alert to be able to perform at the next stop. Sources said that Judy remarked that the real “Wicked Witch of the West” was her mother, referencing the evil character in one of her movies known best by people – The Wizard of Oz.