Mickey Rooney, a Hollywood icon who appeared in more than 300 films over nine decades, faced heartbreaking mistreatment in his later years. After trusting his finances to his stepson, he was left financially drained—his mail was rerouted, his basic needs restricted, and he was pressured into believing he’d lose his home and benefits if he stopped working. In 2011, at age 90, Rooney bravely testified before the U.S. Senate, saying, “I felt trapped, scared, used, and frustrated,” warning the world

Tell us one word you'd use to describe this classic movie moment with Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney: bit.ly/2kROKW5 | Warner Archive Instant

Mickey Rooney leads Judy Garland, Johnny Mathis, and Martha Raye in an impromptu and sloppy, yet spirited version of Mickey's movie hit, Manhattan. Recorded at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on September 14, 1965. Click on the sound icon to hear the recording. | The Judy Garland Experience