Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on October 27, 2021

Mickey Rooney is having a Halloween party and of course all of his friends pitch in to bring snacks for the party. For the occasion his frequent co-stars Ann Rutherford and Judy Garland help Mickey’s mother make a cake. Or that’s what Modern Screen Nov. 1941 says. “Ann and Judy...   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on March 31, 2016

“The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney” Book Giveaway! Qualifying Entry Task for Facebook/Blog Contest Okay, now it’s time for the Facebook/Blog version of our The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney Giveaway contest! This time we’ll be giving away TWO copies of the book courtesy of Gallery Books. And, re   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on March 28, 2016

“The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney” Book Giveaway! Qualifying Entry Task for Twitter Contest Happy to say it’s time for our next giveaway! CMH will be giving away TEN copies of The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney via TWITTER, courtesy of Gallery Books, from March 28 through April 30. (plus TWO mor   read more

The Cinema Dilettante Posted by Kayla on October 13, 2015

Elizabeth Taylor, Mickey Rooney, and what the tabloids are getting wrong. October 13, 2015October 12, 2015 / The Cinema Dilettante Tabloid newspapers across the globe have been having a field day with a supposed incident that is written about in the upcoming book, The   read more

Serendipitous Anachronisms Posted by Summer Reeves on August 6, 2015

Unusual Suspects Week 1: Mickey Rooney in Quicksand (1950) & Baby Face Nelson (1957) 06 Thursday Aug 2015 Posted by Summer Reeves in 1950s, Crime, Drama, Romance ≈ 2 Comments Tags1950s, blogging101, Classic Cinema, Creepy Tr   read more

The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on January 9, 2015

OK, so what is the Neutron Star Award? As I watched older selections through the year, I was frequently compelled to pick a film based on the fact that Vincent Price was in it. When I was younger I was very actor-oriented, more so than with directors. The fact that...   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on September 21, 2014

This is a special guest post by Maegan on a film directed by Stanley Kramer.  You can follow Maegan on Twitter @MaesMusings. ◊ Open on a car chase. Criminal out front. Cops behind. Criminal goes “sailing right out there” and literally kicks the bucket. Five guys hear the dying criminal’s last...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on September 20, 2014

Mickey Rooney: Andy Hardy cresceu! Um dos grandes desafios dos atores mirins de sucesso é continuar em destaque ao passarem para papéis adultos. Às vezes a idade adulta chega e leva embora a fofura da infância. Às vezes o ator é estereotipado e não tem papéis que o desafiem. Às...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on September 20, 2014

Mickey Rooney: Andy Hardy cresceu! Um dos grandes desafios dos atores mirins de sucesso é continuar em destaque ao passarem para papéis adultos. Às vezes a idade adulta chega e leva embora a fofura da infância. Às vezes o ator é estereotipado e não tem papéis que o desafiem. Às...   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Bennett O'Brian on March 29, 2014

By this point, we think we know Mickey Mouse pretty well. We certainly know the musically-inclined and more mischievous black-and-white Mickey in Steamboat Willie and other cartoons from the dawn of the sound era. We know the full-colour Mickey who got into situational hijinks with Donald Duck and   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on August 26, 2013

I’m starting today off with the first in a series of quick Film Collaboration Lists — something that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time.  So, here we go… How Many Films did Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney Star in Together? Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney starred in...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on July 12, 2013

Note: This post is part of the Dynamic Duos Blogathon hosted by Once Upon a Screen and Classic Movie Hub. Visit the host sites for complete lists of all of the great blogs participating in this event! Looking back, they seem like such different Hollywood creatures: Mickey Rooney, so resilient   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on July 12, 2013

Note: This post is part of the Dynamic Duos Blogathon hosted by Once Upon a Screen and Classic Movie Hub. Visit the host sites for complete lists of all of the great blogs participating in this event! Looking back, they seem like such different Hollywood creatures: Mickey Rooney, so resilient   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on July 12, 2013

Note: This post is part of the Dynamic Duos Blogathon hosted by Once Upon a Screen and Classic Movie Hub. Visit the host sites for complete lists of all of the great blogs participating in this event! Looking back, they seem like such different Hollywood creatures: Mickey Rooney, so resilient   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on April 8, 2013

Annette Funicello, one of our favorite stars at the Cafe, died today at age 70. In her honor, we're posting this 2009 review of her self-titled Mickey Mouse Club serial. I first saw the The Mickey Mouse Club serial Annette when I was a youngster and then again in college...   read more

Classic Cinema Gold Posted by Art on September 26, 2011

Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland can arguably be called the two greatest musical talents in cinema history. They first met in the fall of 1933 when both were attending the Lawlor School for Professional Children. According to TCM’s book “Leading Couples”, the first day Judy and Mic   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Mickey Rooney: Andy Hardy cresceu! Um dos grandes desafios dos atores mirins de sucesso é continuar em destaque ao passarem para papéis adultos. Às vezes a idade adulta chega e leva embora a fofura da infância. Às vezes o ator é estereotipado e não tem papéis que o desafiem. Às...   read more