Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941)
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- 1h 41min
- Comedy, Romance
- 15 Aug 1941 (USA)
- Movie
Hoping his son will attend his alma mater, Judge Hardy agrees to let Andy look for work in New York for the summer before committing to start college. In the big city, Andy is confronted with the harsh realities of life and love.
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Cast verified as complete
| Lewis Stone | ... |
Judge Hardy
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| Mickey Rooney | ... |
Andy Hardy
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| Judy Garland | ... |
Betsy Booth
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| Fay Holden | ... |
Mrs. Hardy
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| Ann Rutherford | ... |
Polly Benedict
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| Sara Haden | ... |
Aunt Milly
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| Patricia Dane | ... |
Jennitt Hicks
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| Ray McDonald | ... |
Jimmy Frobisher
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| George P. Breakston | ... |
Beezy, the Milkman (uncredited)
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| Don Brodie | ... |
Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)
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| Bobby Callahan | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Joseph Crehan | ... |
Peter Dugan (uncredited)
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| Roger Daniel | ... |
Young Man at Hotel (uncredited)
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| Yolande Donlan | ... |
Drugstore Waitress (uncredited)
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| John Eldredge | ... |
Paul McWilliams (uncredited)
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Mary Jo Ellis | ... |
Drugstore Cashier (uncredited)
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| Estelle Etterre | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Maddox's Secretary (uncredited)
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John Harmon | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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| Robert Homans | ... |
Mr. Hood, the Watchman (uncredited)
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Hollis Jewell | ... |
Ted (uncredited)
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| Tommy Kelly | ... |
Chuck Curss (uncredited)
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| Nora Lane | ... |
Miss Howard (uncredited)
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| Arthur Loft | ... |
Mounted Policeman (uncredited)
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| Lester Matthews | ... |
Mr. Eric J. Maddox (uncredited)
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| Mira McKinney | ... |
Miss Gomez, Fur Store Owner (uncredited)
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| Sidney Miller | ... |
Young Man at Hotel (uncredited)
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| Frances Morris | ... |
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
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| Ann Morriss | ... |
Miss Dean, Fur Salesgirl (uncredited)
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| George Ovey | ... |
Charlie, the Janitor (uncredited)
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| Robert Pittard | ... |
Delivery Boy (uncredited)
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| Purnell Pratt | ... |
Dr. Storfen (uncredited)
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Kent Rogers | ... |
Tough Boy (uncredited)
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Byron Shores | ... |
Mr. Jackson, Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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Leonard Sues | ... |
Boy 'Kelly' (uncredited)
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| Pierre Watkin | ... |
Dr. Bob Waggoner (uncredited)
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| Charlotte Wynters | ... |
Elizabeth Norton (uncredited)
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Jimmy Zahner | ... |
Young Man in Hallway (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George B. Seitz | ||
Written by
| Agnes Christine Johnston | ... | (screen play) |
| Aurania Rouverol | ... | (based upon the characters created by) |
| Carey Wilson | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| George B. Seitz | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Lester White | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Elmo Veron | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edwin B. Willis | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Robert Kalloch | ... | (gowns) (as Kalloch) |
Production Management
| Art Smith | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tom Andre | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Harry McAfee | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
Music Department
| George Stoll | ... | musical director (as Georgie Stoll) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (presents) (produced by: Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1941) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1941) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1942) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | MICKEY and JUDY together again! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $401,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The eleventh of sixteen Andy Hardy films starring Mickey Rooney. The third and final Hardy film featuring Judy Garland as Betsy Booth. This was the sixth of ten films overall to feature both Mickey and Judy. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Inside the Dream Factory (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Hardy Series Theme Music See more » |
| Quotes |
Betsy Booth:
Me, a child? Listen here, Andrew Hardy, my mother just bought me an evening dress that simply has no visible means of support! See more » |