Handy Andy (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1934, Handy Andy is a comedy film directed by David Butler, running about 83 minutes. “A RIOT OF ROGERIAN RASCALITY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town druggist is henpecked by his social-climbing wife to sell his pharmacy to a national chain. In addition, she tries to set up her pretty young daughter with the nitwit son of the chain's owner, even though the girl is in love with the handsome son of the town doctor. Finally the druggist decides he's had enough and takes matters into his own hands.
Who’s in it. Handy Andy stars Will Rogers as Andrew Yates, Peggy Wood as Ernestine Yates, Mary Carlisle as Janice Yates and Paul Harvey as Charlie Norcross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Handy Andy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Handy Andy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Handy Andy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Handy Andy (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Handy Andy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Handy Andy worth watching?
- Handy Andy holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Handy Andy?
- Handy Andy stars Will Rogers, Peggy Wood, Mary Carlisle, Paul Harvey and Frank Melton.
- When was Handy Andy released?
- Handy Andy was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.