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Life Begins for Andy Hardy
“Mickey woos! Judy sings! Best Hardy hit yet!”
6.0 / 10• 1941• 1h 41m•NR• English
ComedyRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Lewis Stone
Judge Hardy
Lead
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
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. Life Begins for Andy Hardy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
