Life Begins for Andy Hardy

Life Begins for Andy Hardy

Mickey woos! Judy sings! Best Hardy hit yet!

NR 1941 · 101 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Romance

With his high school graduation behind him, Andy Hardy decides that as an adult, it's time to start living his life. Judge Hardy had hoped that his son would go to college and study law, but Andy isn't sure that's what he wants to do so he heads off to New York City to find a job. Too proud to accept any help from Betsy Booth, Andy finds that living on his own isn't so easy. With perseverance he eventually finds a job and even gets to date the pretty receptionist in his office. He also has to face several of life's lessons leading him to conclude that he may still have a bit of growing up to do.

Directed by George B. Seitz · Written by Agnes Christine Johnston

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Cast

Lewis Stone Judge Hardy
Mickey Rooney Andy Hardy
Judy Garland Betsy Booth
Fay Holden Emily Hardy
Ann Rutherford Polly Benedict
Sara Haden Milly Forrest
Patricia Dane Jennitt Hicks
Ray McDonald Jimmy Frobisher

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