A Family Affair
"Today's youth through the eyes of one who understands youth's temptations!"
Originally released in 1937. A Family Affair is a comedy film. directed by George B. Seitz. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lionel Barrymore, Cecilia Parker, and Eric Linden
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Budget
$178K
Production budget
Box Office
$502K
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lionel Barrymore
as Judge Hardy
Cecilia Parker
as Marian Hardy
Eric Linden
as Wayne Trent III
Mickey Rooney
as Andy Hardy
Charley Grapewin
as Frank Redmond
Spring Byington
as Emily Hardy
Julie Haydon
as Joan Hardy Martin
Sara Haden
as Milly Forrest
Allen Vincent
as Bill Martin
Margaret Marquis
as Polly Benedict
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $178,000
- Revenue
- $502,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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,...
Who directed A Family Affair?
A Family Affair was directed by George B. Seitz.
How long is A Family Affair?
A Family Affair has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was A Family Affair released?
A Family Affair was released on March 12, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Family Affair?
The main cast of A Family Affair includes Lionel Barrymore, Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden, Mickey Rooney, Charley Grapewin.