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Life Begins for Andy Hardy

Play trailer Poster for Life Begins for Andy Hardy 1941,  1h 40m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After high school graduation, Andy Hardy (Mickey Rooney) reconsiders going on to college to follow in the footsteps of his father, Judge James Hardy (Lewis Stone). Persuading his parents to allow him to spend the summer in New York City, Andy drives there with wealthy friend Betsy Booth (Judy Garland). Unable to find a job immediately, Andy lets his small allowance be taken by a gold digger, but he writes home that all is well. After Betsy finds Andy sleeping in a park, she reports to the judge.

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Sean Axmaker Parallax View Feb 19, 2012
...a little Hardy noir: a homeless kid that Andy hides in his boarding house room dies, an apparent suicide in the wake of shattered dreams. This is a real education for Andy... Go to Full Review
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George B. Seitz

Director

Lewis Stone

Judge James K. `'Jim'` Hardy

Mickey Rooney

Andrew `'Andy'` Hardy

Judy Garland

Miss Betsy Booth

Fay Holden

Mrs. Emily Hardy

Ann Rutherford

Polly Benedict

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Life Begins for Andy Hardy

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Movie Info

Synopsis After high school graduation, Andy Hardy (Mickey Rooney) reconsiders going on to college to follow in the footsteps of his father, Judge James Hardy (Lewis Stone). Persuading his parents to allow him to spend the summer in New York City, Andy drives there with wealthy friend Betsy Booth (Judy Garland). Unable to find a job immediately, Andy lets his small allowance be taken by a gold digger, but he writes home that all is well. After Betsy finds Andy sleeping in a park, she reports to the judge.
Director
George B. Seitz
Screenwriter
Agnes Christine Johnston
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Dec 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 40m
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