Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941)

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Mickey woos! Judy sings! Best Hardy hit yet!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
George B. Seitz
  • Profile picture of Lewis Stone
    Judge Hardy Lewis Stone
  • Profile picture of Mickey Rooney
    Andy Hardy Mickey Rooney
  • Profile picture of Judy Garland
    Betsy Booth Judy Garland
  • Profile picture of Fay Holden
    Emily Hardy Fay Holden
  • Profile picture of Ann Rutherford
    Polly Benedict Ann Rutherford
  • Profile picture of Sara Haden
    Milly Forrest Sara Haden
  • Profile picture of Patricia Dane
    Jennitt Hicks Patricia Dane
  • Profile picture of Ray McDonald
    Jimmy Frobisher Ray McDonald

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