Moments of Movie Wisdom: True Loyalty in ‘Lord Jeff’ (1938)

Moments of Movie Wisdom: True Loyalty in ‘Lord Jeff’ (1938)
Actor Mickey Rooney (top) pictured sitting high on a mast calling the boys to mast practice, circa 1938, as publicity for the film "Lord Jeff." Archive Photos/Getty Images
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In his book “From Within I Rise,” T. F. Hodge wrote, “One owes loyalty, only, to those who demonstrate in kind.” Loyalty is one of human nature’s most admirable traits. It’s wonderful to be able to trust someone implicitly, knowing he will stick by you no matter what. However, this quote reminds us of loyalty’s flipside. We must bestow it carefully, because it’s important to know where our loyalties should lie. When placed between loyalty to two separate people, how do you know which to honor? The answer lies in these wise words. Study each person’s actions and determine who would stand by you in a similar situation.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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