Love Laughs at Andy Hardy (1947)

An episode in the life of young Andy Hardy

This is one of the 12 capers of Andy Hardy movies starring Mickey Rooney, which started production in 1939. When Andy Hardy returns home from service, his mother Emily Hardy (Fay Holden), and his father Judge James Hardy (Lewis Stone) are thrilled to see him back. Under the watchful eyes of his parents, Andy shows clear signs of a typical young man who is in love. All he wants to do is go back to college and ask his beautiful sweetheart Kay Wilson (Bonita Granville) for marriage. Things go awry whenever he tries to pop the question. Meanwhile he makes new friends at the college, and dates a much taller Coffey Smith (Dorothy Ford) who is beautiful and gracious to Andy. She offers some fine performance not only as Andy's date for a freshman dance at the college, but also as a great friend. The dance scenes with Coffey Smith are hilarious as much as the way his parents try to discover who his love interest is. Ultimately Andy discovers the real truth that his girl will not be his wife because she is getting married to a much older man for wealth and money. Disappointed and hurt, Andy tries to go to South America to work, and nothing changes his mind until he finds out who his new employer will be. Lina Romay offers another excellent performance as young family friend, Isobel Gonzales who shows interest in Andy, but the friendship remains with no luck for romance.

There is some excellent writing by William Ludwig. I highly recommend this to any parent who is in a desperate situation to talk to their sons or daughter being dumped, and they are planning to join the army or go elsewhere. The conversation between James Hardy and Andy Hardy gets high points as he makes so much sense to young Andy without hurting his feelings. The fatherly advice is very mature and thought provoking.

1. Love Finds Andy Hardy
2. The Andy Hardy Collection - Life Begins for Andy Hardy
3. Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
4. Andy Hardy's Private Secretary
5. Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever September 18, 2007

Bring on the rest of the Andy Hardy movies please!

This is a fun movie and the entire cast is a pleasure to watch, especially Mickey Rooney.
I used to watch reruns of the Andy Hardy movies back in the early 70's and always enjoyed them immensely.
I believe there were about 15 'Andy Hardy' movies in all produced in the 1930's and 1940's.
I was hoping the entire series of movies would be released on DVD but so far there are only 2 that I know of.
I bet there are many others out there like myself who are willing to buy these movies on DVD.
Here's hoping they all get released!
September 17, 2007

Love it, love it, love it!

As a classic movie buff, this one is just perfect! What a way to spend a relaxing 90 minutes but with a great classic like this one! July 20, 2005

GREAT AND FUNNY MOVIE!!!!!!!

This movie is absolutely hilarious!!!! Mickey Rooney is just awesome in this movie and he is in all of the Andy Hardy pictures. The dance with his MUCH taller date is just hilarious. So many funny things happen to Andy in this movie you will find yourself laughing a lot. ANdy is also thinking of asking a girl to marry him in this movie, but he is sorely hurt....you will have to watch to find out what happens. I would highly recommend this film for anyone, especially fans of the great Mickey Rooney. November 22, 2004

Funny!

I love this movie! It was funny watching the dancing. I hope you can have the other movies with M.R. put on DVD's. August 17, 2003

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