THE BOX OFFICE STARS: 1940

I wanted to start a new feature where I spotlight and remember the top ten box office champs of each year. It was great to see some of my favorite stars on here.

For this edition we are spotlighting 1940. The box office champ for that year was none other than Mickey Rooney...

BIGGEST STARS OF 1940

1. MICKEY ROONEY

2. SPENCER TRACY

3. CLARK GABLE

4. GENE AUTRY

5. TYRONE POWER

6. JAMES CAGNEY

7. BING CROSBY

8. WALLACE BEERY

9. BETTE DAVIS

10. JUDY GARLAND