Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney on the set of The Wizard of Oz in October 1938, during director Richard Thorpe's two weeks on the job.

Mickey Rooney didn't play any role in the movie, but he was never far away from Judy Garland behind the scenes and they enjoyed each others company.

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney playing a game of pool. MGM realised that their contracted stars also needed to have some recreational and leisure activities. Judy Garland's shot looks a bit awkward here, perhaps she was still learning.

Cute couple, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney certainly look like boyfriend and girlfriend don't they? Both had memorable on-screen partnerships and MGM often photographed their two teen stars together for promotional purposes.

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney attend school on the MGM lot. A special school was set up so that their young stars also received an education like other kids. Judy Garland had the responsibilities of working and studying at such a young age so she had very limited spare time.

Judy Garland putting her hand prints on the cement outside the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood during a ceremony on October 10, 1939 for the premiere of Babes in Arms at the venue, which was her second big hit in that year behind The Wizard of Oz.

Judging by their expression, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney didn't seem to enjoy the sight of her dirty hand.