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Life Begins for Andy Hardy is a american film of genre Comedy directed by George B. Seitz released in USA on 15 august 1941 with Mickey Rooney
Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941)
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Add to a movie listLife Begins for Andy Hardy is the 11th installment of the 16 popular Andy Hardy movies. Directed by George B. Seitz, Life Begins for Andy Hardy was also the last Andy Hardy movie to feature Judy Garland.
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With high school behind him, Andy Hardy (Mickey Rooney) decides that as an adult, it's time to start living his life. Judge Hardy (Lewis Stone) 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 financial help from his longtime friend Betsy Booth (Judy Garland), he at least lets her drive him to the city.Actors
Mickey Rooney
(Andy Hardy)
Lewis Stone
(Judge Hardy)
Judy Garland
(Betsy Booth)
Ann Rutherford
(Polly Benedict)
Fay Holden
(Emily Hardy)
Andy Hardy
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Rating66%
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