A Family Affair(1937)
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A Family Affair 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.
A Family Affair (1937) is a comedy film directed by George B. Seitz, released on March 12, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Lionel Barrymore, Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden and Mickey Rooney. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- George B. Seitz
- Writers:
- Kay Van Riper, Aurania Rouverol
- Producers:
- Lucien Hubbard, Samuel Marx
- Cinematographer:
- Lester White
- Composer:
- David Snell
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $178,000
- Revenue:
- $502,000
- Status:
- Released
A Family Affair Cast & Crew
Main 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
Margaret Marquis
as Polly Benedict
Selmer Jackson
as Hoyt Wells
Harlan Briggs
as Oscar Stubbins
Key crew
Directed by George B. Seitz, written by Kay Van Riper and Aurania Rouverol, produced by Lucien Hubbard and Samuel Marx.
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A Family Affair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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A Family Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Family Affair online?
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Who stars in A Family Affair?
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The main cast of A Family Affair (1937) includes Lionel Barrymore, Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden, Mickey Rooney and Charley Grapewin. The film was directed by George B. Seitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Family Affair released?
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A Family Affair was released on March 12, 1937 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is A Family Affair worth watching?
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A Family Affair (1937) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.