Steppin' Out

It was 75 years ago that MGM signed the incredible Judy Garland to its roster of stars. As she steps out with her fellow MGM stars (Clark Gable, Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney) I too am stepping out for the weekend as we celebrate our oldest daughter's graduation from high school, stepping out into a new direction or, at least, a new school. Let both the pomp and circumstance begin.

Why? Why?

I am not a violent man. Really, I'm not. And I don't hate Mickey Rooney. I've liked him in several things and as an older actor I thought he gave some excellent performances, particularly in The Black Stallion (I also like him as the washed up jockey who wants to be big in a classic episode of The Twilight Zone). So why is it when I look at this picture I want to smash my fist into his face? Why? Can someone tell me?

Photo from Blonde Trouble with Lyn and Lee Wilde.

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