Mickey Rooney Films

 

Mickey Rooney – Most Popular & Iconic Films

⭐ 1. National Velvet (1944)

Rooney stars alongside Elizabeth Taylor in this beloved classic about a young girl and her dream of racing her horse in the Grand National.

⭐ 2. Boys Town (1938)

A powerful drama with Spencer Tracy, featuring Rooney in one of his most acclaimed early performances.

⭐ 3. The Black Stallion (1979)

A late‑career triumph. Rooney earned an Oscar nomination for his gentle, moving performance as a horse trainer.

⭐ 4. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

Though controversial today, his appearance in this major cultural touchstone remains one of his most widely recognized roles.

⭐ 5. The Human Comedy (1943)

A wartime drama showcasing Rooney’s emotional depth—one of his most praised dramatic roles.

⭐ 6. Babes in Arms (1939)

One of his signature musicals with Judy Garland; earned Rooney an Academy Award nomination.

⭐ 7. Babes on Broadway (1941)

Another Garland collaboration, filled with MGM musical energy and youthful charm.

⭐ 8. A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1935)

A standout early performance—Rooney’s Puck remains one of the most memorable interpretations on film.

⭐ 9. Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)

A key early success that helped establish Rooney as a major young star.

⭐ 10. The Andy Hardy Series (1937–1946)

Not a single film, but a cultural phenomenon. Rooney’s role as Andy Hardy made him the #1 box‑office star in America for multiple years.