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A Family Affair

A Family Affair

Today's youth through the eyes of one who understands youth's temptations!

Part of Andy Hardy Collection

1937•1h 9m•5.7/10
Comedy

Ratings

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5.7/10(18)

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.

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Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Judge Hardy

Cecilia Parker

Cecilia Parker

Marian Hardy

Eric Linden

Eric Linden

Wayne Trent III

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Andy Hardy

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Frank Redmond

Spring Byington

Spring Byington

Emily Hardy

Julie Haydon

Julie Haydon

Joan Hardy Martin

Sara Haden

Sara Haden

Milly Forrest

Allen Vincent

Allen Vincent

Bill Martin

Margaret Marquis

Polly Benedict

Selmer Jackson

Selmer Jackson

Hoyt Wells

Harlan Briggs

Harlan Briggs

Oscar Stubbins

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