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Life Begins for Andy Hardy
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Life Begins for Andy Hardy

1941-08-15 · 101 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Romance

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

Top Cast

Lewis StoneLewis StoneJudge Hardy
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyAndy Hardy
Judy GarlandJudy GarlandBetsy Booth
Fay HoldenFay HoldenEmily Hardy
Ann RutherfordAnn RutherfordPolly Benedict
Sara HadenSara HadenMilly Forrest
Patricia DanePatricia DaneJennitt Hicks
Ray McDonaldRay McDonaldJimmy Frobisher
Bess FlowersBess FlowersSecretary
Lester MatthewsLester MatthewsMaddox
John EldredgeJohn EldredgePaul McWilliams

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