A Family Affair

A Family Affair (1937)

Today's youth through the eyes of one who understands youth's temptations!

Judge Hardy faces problems at work and at home. Powerful men in town are upset with his decisions and want to see him impeached; his daughters, Joan and Marion, have romantic problems; and his son, Andy discovers Polly Benedict. As usual, Judge Hardy is concerned with everyone in the family and lends wisdom and calmness to all.

Date of release
1937-03-12
TMDB
5.9 / 10 (19)
Runtime
1h 9m
Genres
Comedy
Director
George B. Seitz
Collection
Andy Hardy Collection

Casting

Interesting facts

A Family Affair is a 1937 American comedy film directed by George B. Seitz and based on the 1928 play Skidding by Aurania Rouverol. It is the first of 16 films now known as the Andy Hardy series, although Andy Hardy did not become the main character in the series until several more installments had been made. The film stars Lionel Barrymore, Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden, Mickey Rooney and Charley Grapewin.

Production

A Family Affair is based on the play Skidding by Aurania Rouverol, although the screenplay differs significantly from the original play. The film was produced in the wake of the success of Ah, Wilderness! (1936), which features many of the same cast.

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