Handy Andy
“A RIOT OF ROGERIAN RASCALITY!”
Synopsis
A small-town druggist is henpecked by his social-climbing wife to sell his pharmacy to a national chain. In addition, she tries to set up her pretty young daughter with the nitwit son of the chain's owner, even though the girl is in love with the handsome son of the town doctor. Finally the druggist decides he's had enough and takes matters into his own hands.
Top Cast
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Will Rogers
Andrew Yates
Peggy Wood
Ernestine Yates
Mary Carlisle
Janice Yates
Paul Harvey
Charlie Norcross
Frank Melton
Howard Norcross
Roger Imhof
Doc Burmeister
Robert Taylor
Lloyd Burmeister
Grace Goodall
Mattie Norcross
Jessie Pringle
Jennie
Conchita Montenegro
Fleurette
Adrian Rosley
Henri Duval
Gregory Gaye
Pierre Martel
Richard Tucker
Mr. Beauregard
Helen Flint
Mrs. Beauregard
Lynn Bari
Girl at Train Station (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Henry (uncredited)
Edward Nugent
Addison Richards
McKechnie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Conselman, Kubec Glasmon, Henry Johnson, Bert Hanlon
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Handy Andy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
William M. Conselman, Kubec Glasmon, Henry Johnson, Bert Hanlon, Lewis Beach
David Buttolph
Arthur C. Miller
Irene Morra
Winfield R. Sheehan, Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
William M. Conselman
Screenplay
Kubec Glasmon
Screenplay
Henry Johnson
Screenplay
Bert Hanlon
Screenplay
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Irene Morra
Editor
David Butler
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Handy Andy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Handy Andy about?
A small-town druggist is henpecked by his social-climbing wife to sell his pharmacy to a national chain. In addition, she tries to set up her pretty young daughter with the nitwit son of the chain's owner, even though the girl is in love with the handsome son of the town doctor. Finally the druggist decides he's had enough and takes matters into his own hands.
Who directed Handy Andy?
Handy Andy was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Handy Andy?
The principal cast of Handy Andy includes Will Rogers, Peggy Wood, Mary Carlisle, Paul Harvey, Frank Melton.
When was Handy Andy released and how long is it?
Handy Andy was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Handy Andy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Handy Andy was composed by David Buttolph.
Is Handy Andy based on a book or true story?
Handy Andy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lewis Beach".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Handy Andy?
Handy Andy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).