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- Babes in Arms (1939) Another “kids put on a show” film, “Babes” was MGM’s highest grossing film of 1939, a year known for more classic movies than any other, and scored Mickey Rooney an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (19 at the time, he remains the second youngest actor to receive a nomination in this category).
- Boys Town (1938) “There is no such thing as a bad boy.” Loosely based on a true story, Spencer Tracy plays Father Edward Flanagan, a Catholic priest moved to build a sanctuary for wayward boys called “Boys Town,” and Rooney is one of the more rebellious boys, Whitey Marsh, a tough-talking, cigarette-smoking hoodlum whom Flanagan is determined to reform.
- A Family Affair (1937) This film was intended to be a one-off “B” picture, with the still-relatively-unknown Rooney in a secondary role. However, the story of moral-upright Judge Hardy (Lionel Barrymore, later played by Lewis Stone) fighting corruption during his reelection campaign, while also dealing with the antics of his two grown daughters and teenaged son Andy, became a huge hit, largely due to Rooney.
- National Velvet (1944) Although it’s largely remembered for being the vehicle to launch a young Elizabeth Taylor to fame, it was Rooney who was the major star of the picture and remains one of his most enduring roles.
- Pete’s Dragon
- The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
- Evil Roy Slade
- A Yank at Eton
- Quicksand
- The Courtship of Andy Hardy
- Andy Hardy Comes Home
- A Family Affair
- Thoroughbreds Don’T Cry
- The Human Comedy
“Pete’s Dragon” is a live-action/animated musical film released in 1977 and directed by Don Chaffey. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in a supporting role as Lampie, the lighthouse keeper who befriends the main character, a young orphan boy named Pete and his dragon, Elliott. The film follows Pete and Elliott as they escape from their abusive foster f...
“The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County” is a western comedy film released in 1970 and directed by Anton Leader. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in the lead role of Pockets, a con artist who teams up with a group of bumbling cowboys to pull off a heist. The film follows Pockets and his cohorts as they plan and execute a daring robbery, encountering va...
“Evil Roy Slade” is a western comedy television movie released in 1972 and directed by Jerry Paris. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in a supporting role as the diminutive gunslinger, Arnold the Kid, who helps the main character, Evil Roy Slade, played by John Astin, in his quest for revenge against the people who wronged him. The film follows Evil Ro...
“A Yank at Eton” is a drama film released in 1942 and directed by Norman Taurog. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in the lead role of Ronnie Kenvil, a brash American teenager who is sent to a prestigious British boarding school to receive a proper education. The film follows Ronnie as he struggles to adapt to the strict rules and customs of the school...
“Quicksand” is a film noir crime thriller released in 1950 and directed by Irving Pichel. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in the lead role of Dan Brady, a down-on-his-luck auto mechanic who becomes embroiled in a web of crime and deception. The film follows Dan as he falls for a femme fatale named Vera, played by Jeanne Cagney, and becomes entangled ...
“The Courtship of Andy Hardy” is a romantic comedy film released in 1942 and directed by George B. Seitz. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in the lead role of Andy Hardy, a young man who is torn between two romantic interests, played by Donna Reed and Ann Rutherford. The film follows Andy as he navigates the ups and downs of love and relationships, wh...
“Andy Hardy Comes Home” is a comedy-drama film released in 1958 and directed by Howard W. Koch. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in the lead role of Andy Hardy, a young man who returns to his hometown after many years away. The film follows Andy as he reconnects with his family and friends, and tries to come to terms with the changes that have occurre...
“A Family Affair” is a comedy-drama film released in 1937 and directed by George B. Seitz. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in the lead role of Andy Hardy, a mischievous teenager who is always getting into trouble. The film follows Andy as he tries to prove to his family and friends that he is responsible and mature enough to handle the challenges of ...
“Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry” is a comedy-drama film released in 1937 and directed by Alfred E. Green. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in the lead role of Joey, a young stable boy who dreams of becoming a jockey. The film follows Joey as he tries to pursue his dreams and overcome the obstacles that stand in his way, with the help of a young heiress named...
“The Human Comedy” is a drama film released in 1943 and directed by Clarence Brown. The movie stars Mickey Rooney in the lead role of Homer Macauley, a young telegraph messenger who comes of age during World War II. The film follows Homer as he navigates the challenges of growing up, dealing with the loss of his father, and trying to find his place...
Mickey Rooney movies: 15 greatest films ranked worst to best. At 5’2, Mickey Rooney may have been small in stature, but he had a huge personality and was one of the biggest stars in the heyday of the Golden Era of Hollywood.
Sort by List order. 1. National Velvet. 1944 2h 3m Approved. 7.3 (8K) Rate. 83 Metascore. A jaded former jockey helps a young girl prepare a wild but gifted horse for England's Grand National Sweepstakes. Director Clarence Brown Stars Mickey Rooney Elizabeth Taylor Donald Crisp.
1. Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938) Largely considered to be the best of the Andy Hardy series, Love Finds Andy Hardy solidified Mickey’s on-screen persona as the excitable and slightly immature Andy Hardy.
Aug 15, 2023 · With more than 280 movie fans casting their votes, this list of the best Mickey Rooney movies is a testament to his enduring legacy as one of Hollywood's most beloved stars. From his early days in silent films like Orchids and Ermine to his later roles in classics like Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Black Stallion, Mickey Rooney had an ...
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