

Life Begins for Andy Hardy
1941-08-15 · 101 min · ★ 6.1
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.
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- Directors
- George B. Seitz
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Lewis StoneJudge Hardy
Mickey RooneyAndy Hardy
Judy GarlandBetsy Booth
Fay HoldenEmily Hardy
Ann RutherfordPolly Benedict
Sara HadenMilly Forrest
Patricia DaneJennitt Hicks
Ray McDonaldJimmy Frobisher
Bess FlowersSecretary
Lester MatthewsMaddox
John EldredgePaul McWilliamsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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