Lionel Barrymore
Judge James K. Hardy
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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 was 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.
A Family Affair. Judge Hardy navigates work pressures from town elites seeking his removal, relationship issues involving his daughters Joan and Marion, and son Andy's interest in Polly Benedict, offering guidance amid family conflicts with composure.
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- Comedy, Drama, Family
- George B. Seitz
- 1937-03-12
A Family Affair (1937) has the distinction of being the first film in what became the wildly popular Hardy Family series for MGM. The plot centers on Judge James Hardy (Lionel Barrymore) and his family as he faces political opposition from the town citizens during his re-election.
- George B. Seitz, James Dugan
- Lionel Barrymore
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A Family Affair is a 1937 American comedy film and the first entry in the sixteen Andy Hardy film series, though Mickey Rooney has a secondary role as the son of Judge Hardy, played by Lionel Barrymore.
- George B. Seitz
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Overview. 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.
