A Family Affair (1937)

Director:

George B. Seitz

Writers:

Aurania Rouverol (play)
Kay Van Riper (writer)

Release Date:

12 March 1937 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

In this is the entry into the Andy Hardy series about a small town depression era family, Judge Hardy faces problems at work and at home...

Plot Keywords:

Judge | Small Town | Impeachment | Newspaper | Extortion

Cast

Lionel Barrymore	...	Judge James K. Hardy
Cecilia Parker	...	Marion Hardy
Eric Linden	...	Wayne Trent III
Mickey Rooney	...	Andy Hardy
Charley Grapewin	...	Frank Redmond
Spring Byington	...	Mrs. Emily Hardy
Julie Haydon	...	Joan Hardy Martin
Sara Haden	...	Aunt Milly Forrest
Allen Vincent	...	William Booth 'Bill' Martin
Margaret Marquis	...	Polly Benedict
Selmer Jackson	...	Hoyt Wells
Harlan Briggs	...	Oscar Stubbins

Also Known As:

Skidding
Stand Accused

Runtime:

69 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Certification:

Australia:G | USA:Approved (PCA #3136) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review)

Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Trivia:

Aurania Rouverol's play, "Skidding," opened in New York on 21 May 1928.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 1 (#26.4)" (2009)

Excellent start of Mickey Rooney's Career

This is a excellent start to the film career of Mickey Rooney. His talents here shows that a long career is ahead for him. The car and truck chase is exciting for the 1937 era. This start of the Andy Hardy series is an American treasure in my book. Spring Byington performance is excellent as usual. Please Mr Rooney or owners of the film rights, take a chance and get this produced on DVD. I think it would be a winner.