What a Life

What a Life

THE ADVENTURES OF HENRY ALDRICH...RADIO'S FAVORITE HARD-LUCK KID!

NR 1939 · 75 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Comedy

Jackie Cooper stars in this first film in the wholesome "Henry Aldrich" series of teen comedies.

Directed by Theodore Reed · Written by Charles Brackett

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Life with HenryLife with Henry · 1941
Life with Henry
6.51941
MovieComedy
Henry Aldrich wants to win a trip to Alaska.
Henry Aldrich for PresidentHenry Aldrich for President · 1941
Henry Aldrich for President
6.51941
MovieComedy
Henry Aldrich finds himself in a heated election for high-school class president.
Henry and DizzyHenry and Dizzy · 1942
Henry and Dizzy
9.01942
MovieComedy
After accidentally sinking a borrowed motorboat, teenager Henry Aldrich scrambles to raise the replacement cash the boat's owner demands. The catch: Henry only has two days to come up with the funds, or the boat's angry owner will turn him over to the police.
Henry Aldrich, EditorHenry Aldrich, Editor · 1942
Henry Aldrich, Editor
6.51942
MovieComedy
Appointed editor of his high school newspaper, hapless Henry becomes intrigued by a series of mysterious fires. A mild, timid little fellow named Nero Smith shows up to tip off Henry as to the time and place of the next conflagration. Henry prints the story-and is immediately accused of being the firebug himself!
Henry Aldrich Gets GlamourHenry Aldrich Gets Glamour · 1943
Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour
7.01943
MovieComedy
Teenager Henry Aldrich becomes a hometown celebrity when he wins a date with a sexy movie star. The sixth entry in the "Henry Aldrich" series of eleven films.
Henry Aldrich Swings ItHenry Aldrich Swings It · 1943
Henry Aldrich Swings It
8.01943
MovieComedy
Teenager Henry Aldrich decides to take matters into his own hands when his high school principal forbids the student band from playing swing music.
Henry Aldrich Haunts a HouseHenry Aldrich Haunts a House · 1943
Henry Aldrich Haunts a House
7.01943
MovieComedy
Henry Aldrich and his high-school pals investigate a local haunted house.
Henry Aldrich, Boy ScoutHenry Aldrich, Boy Scout · 1944
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
7.01944
MovieComedy
Henry and his pal Dizzy become Boy Scout leaders, but a spoiled brat in their troop quickly proves to cause them no end of trouble.
Henry Aldrich Plays CupidHenry Aldrich Plays Cupid · 1944
Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid
10.01944
MovieComedy
High-school student Henry Aldrich hopes to improve his grades by finding a sweetheart for his unmarried teacher.
Henry Aldrich's Little SecretHenry Aldrich's Little Secret · 1944
Henry Aldrich's Little Secret
7.01944
MovieComedy
Teenager Henry Aldrich and his pal Dizzy decide to try and earn extra money by starting a babysitting service.

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7.01948
MovieDramaMusic
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I'm from Missouri
7.01939
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6.71937
MovieComedyRomance
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MovieComedyRomance
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