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A Family Affair (1937)

NR · 1937-03-12 · 1h 9m · EN
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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.

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George B. SeitzDirectorKay Van RiperWriter
Budget
$178K
Box office
$502K

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Top billed cast

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Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreJudge HardyCecilia ParkerCecilia ParkerMarian HardyEric LindenEric LindenWayne Trent IIIMickey RooneyMickey RooneyAndy HardyCharley GrapewinCharley GrapewinFrank RedmondSpring ByingtonSpring ByingtonEmily HardyJulie HaydonJulie HaydonJoan Hardy MartinSara HadenSara HadenMilly ForrestAllen VincentAllen VincentBill MartinMargaret MarquisMargaret MarquisPolly BenedictSelmer JacksonSelmer JacksonHoyt WellsHarlan BriggsHarlan BriggsOscar Stubbins

Keywords

Small townTeenage boyJudgeHam radioHardy family

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySmall Town · Teenage Boy · JudgeDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityHardy FamilyDirector preference333699

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Frequently asked questions about A Family Affair

What is A Family Affair about?

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.

How long is A Family Affair?

A Family Affair has a runtime of 69 minutes.