The Courtship of Andy Hardy

Mar 3, 1942

1h 35m

★ 5.7

Andy Goes A-Woo-Woo-Wooing . . . And How That Boy Can Woo !

Overview

While Judge Hardy handles a couple's divorce, Andy takes a shine to their shy daughter.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Judge Hardy

Lewis Stone

Andy Hardy

Mickey Rooney

Marian Hardy

Cecilia Parker

Emily Hardy

Fay Holden

Polly Benedict

Ann Rutherford

Milly Forrest

Sara Haden

Melodie Nesbit

Donna Reed

Jeff Willis

William Lundigan

Stewart Dwight

Steve Cornell

Olivia Nesbit

Frieda Inescort

Roderick O. Nesbit

Harvey Stephens

Susie

Betty Wells

Andy is about to head off to college but he's got a few things to take care of before leaving. For starters, he must try and sell his junk car for $20 to pay for a bill and he must convince his father not to go with him to college. Worst of all is that Polly wants to make up but her best friend decides to give Andy a test.

5.4

Andy Hardy's Private Secretary

Feb 21, 1941

All set to graduate from high school , Andy Hardy flunks his English exam -- in spite of the fact that Aunt Milly is his teacher, and that the Judge has gone to all the trouble of getting him his very own private secretary.

5.9

Life Begins for Andy Hardy

Aug 15, 1941

With his high school graduation behind him, Andy Hardy decides that as an adult, it's time to start living his life. Judge Hardy 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 any help from Betsy Booth, Andy finds that living on his own isn't so easy. With perseverance he eventually finds a job and even gets to date the pretty receptionist in his office. He also has to face several of life's lessons leading him to conclude that he may still have a bit of growing up to do.

5.4

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

Jul 5, 1940

Judge Hardy takes his family to New York City, where Andy quickly falls in love with a socialite. He finds the high society life too expensive, and eventually decides that he liked it better back home.

5.4

Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever

Jul 21, 1939

Young Andy develops a crush on his drama teacher. When his play is chosen as the school's annual production, Andy seizes the opportunity to spend as much time as possible with his pretty teacher. Meanwhile, Judge Hardy has his own problems when he gets conned into forming a phony aluminum corporation.

6.1

Love Finds Andy Hardy

Jul 22, 1938

Andy Hardy becomes entangled with three different girls all at the same time.

5.7

A Family Affair

Mar 12, 1937

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.

4.5

Andy Hardy Comes Home

Dec 22, 1958

Andy Hardy, now a grown man with a wife and children, returns to his hometown on a business trip and finds himself getting mixed up in local politics.

5.8

The Hardys Ride High

Apr 21, 1939

Sixth of the Judge Hardy series. Judge James K. Hardy is brought the fabulous news from attorney George Irving, that he could be the heir to 2 million dollars. In order to claim the inheritance, he and his family must leave for Detroit. The disinherited heir Philip 'Phil' Westcott, adopted son of the deceased relative, has to leave the fabulous mansion Detroit. But the playboy Phil ain't going down without a fight. He decides on a charm offensive. First with Polly Benedict and foremost Andrew 'Andy' Hardy, the son of Judge Hardy.

5.5

You're Only Young Once

Dec 10, 1937

Andy Hardy and his sister find romance during a family vacation in Catalina.

6.5

Judge Hardy's Children

Mar 26, 1938

Judge Hardy takes a business trip to Washington, DC, where Andy promptly falls for the French ambassador's daughter.

6.4

Out West with the Hardys

Nov 25, 1938

Judge Hardy goes to his friend's Arizona ranch to help her in a legal dispute, and he takes his family with him.

5.6

Judge Hardy and Son

Dec 22, 1939

Judge Hardy guides Andy through problems with girls, money and an essay contest.

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Andy Hardy's Dilemma: A Lesson in Mathematics... and Other Things

Jan 1, 1940

Andy wants to buy a new car so he goes into the judge's home office where his father is about to write a $200 check to charity. He asks his dad for the $200 and they go used car shopping.

5.2

Invasive 2: Getaway

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Kay survived once. Now, trapped on a secluded island, she and her father face a deadly new hunt.