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A Family Affair
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A Family Affair

1937-03-12 · 69 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy

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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Directors
George B. Seitz
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 178,000
Revenue
USD 502,000

Top Cast

Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreJudge Hardy
Cecilia ParkerCecilia ParkerMarian Hardy
Eric LindenEric LindenWayne Trent III
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyAndy Hardy
Charley GrapewinCharley GrapewinFrank Redmond
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonEmily Hardy
Julie HaydonJulie HaydonJoan Hardy Martin
Sara HadenSara HadenMilly Forrest
Allen VincentAllen VincentBill Martin
Margaret MarquisPolly Benedict
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonHoyt Wells
Harlan BriggsHarlan BriggsOscar Stubbins

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