Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941)

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Released:
1941-08-15

Overview:
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.

Director:
George B. Seitz

Runtime:
1h 41min

Genre:
Comedy, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Lewis Stone
    as
    Judge Hardy
  • Mickey Rooney
    as
    Andy Hardy
  • Judy Garland
    as
    Betsy Booth
  • Fay Holden
    as
    Emily Hardy
  • Ann Rutherford
    as
    Polly Benedict