Life Begins for Andy Hardy
“Mickey woos! Judy sings! Best Hardy hit yet!”
Synopsis
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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Life Begins For Andy Hardy (1941) Official Trailer - Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnes Christine Johnston, Aurania Rouverol
- Original Title
- Life Begins for Andy Hardy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Agnes Christine Johnston, Aurania Rouverol
Lester White
Elmo Veron
George B. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
George B. Seitz
Producer
Lester White
Director of Photography
Elmo Veron
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Life Begins for Andy Hardy about?
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.
Who directed Life Begins for Andy Hardy?
Life Begins for Andy Hardy was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in Life Begins for Andy Hardy?
The principal cast of Life Begins for Andy Hardy includes Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Fay Holden, Ann Rutherford.
When was Life Begins for Andy Hardy released and how long is it?
Life Begins for Andy Hardy was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Is Life Begins for Andy Hardy based on a book or true story?
Life Begins for Andy Hardy is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Aurania Rouverol".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life Begins for Andy Hardy?
Life Begins for Andy Hardy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).