Love Laughs at Andy Hardy

Andy Hardy goes to college after serving in the war and finds his sweetheart is engaged to someone else.

Cast

Mickey Rooney

as Andy Hardy

Lewis Stone

as Judge Hardy

Sara Haden

as Aunt Milly

Bonita Granville

as Kay Wilson

Lina Romay

as Isobel Gonzales

Fay Holden

as Mrs. Hardy

Dorothy Ford

as Coffy Smith

Hal Hackett

as Duke Johnson

Dick Simmons

as Dane Kittridge

Clinton Sundberg

as Haberdashery Clerk

Reviews

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There's really only so far the charming Mickey Rooney can take this before it just falls a bit flat! He is the eponymous lad, returning from the war head over heels in love with "Kay" (Bonita Granville). His delighted parents (Fay Holden and Lewis Stone) welcome him with open arms, even remarking on...

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