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59% Critic Match
A Family Affair
“Today's youth through the eyes of one who understands youth's temptations!”
5.9 / 10• 1937• 1h 9m•NR• English
Comedy
Storyline
Judge Hardy faces problems at work and at home. Powerful men in town are upset with his decisions and want to see him impeached; his daughters, Joan and Marion, have romantic problems; and his son, Andy discovers Polly Benedict. As usual, Judge Hardy is concerned with everyone in the family and lends wisdom and calmness to all.
Cast & Crew
Lionel Barrymore
Judge Hardy
Lead
Cecilia Parker
Marian Hardy
Eric Linden
Wayne Trent III
Mickey Rooney
Andy Hardy
Charley Grapewin
Frank Redmond
Spring Byington
Emily Hardy
Julie Haydon
Joan Hardy Martin
Sara Haden
Milly Forrest
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George B. Seitz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Family Affair is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
