A Family Affair (1937)
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.
Director: George B. Seitz
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: March 12, 1937
Cast
- Lionel Barrymore - Judge Hardy
- Cecilia Parker - Marian Hardy
- Eric Linden - Wayne Trent III
- Mickey Rooney - Andy Hardy
- Charley Grapewin - Frank Redmond
- Spring Byington - Emily Hardy
- Julie Haydon - Joan Hardy Martin
- Sara Haden - Milly Forrest
- Allen Vincent - Bill Martin
- Margaret Marquis - Polly Benedict
Screenplay
- Kay Van Riper
- Aurania Rouverol (Theatre Play)
Music: David Snell
Cinematography: Lester White
Editing: George Boemler
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $178,000
Box Office: $502,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
small town, judge, teenage boy, ham radio, hardy family
More Films by Director: George B. Seitz
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed A Family Affair?
- A Family Affair was directed by George B. Seitz.
- Who stars in A Family Affair?
- A Family Affair stars Lionel Barrymore, Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden, Mickey Rooney, Charley Grapewin, Spring Byington.
- How long is A Family Affair?
- A Family Affair has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is A Family Affair?
- A Family Affair is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of A Family Affair?
- A Family Affair had a budget of $178,000.
- How much did A Family Affair gross?
- A Family Affair grossed $502,000 worldwide.
- Where was A Family Affair produced?
- A Family Affair was produced in United States of America.