Love Finds Andy Hardy

On the one hand, I feel odd about rating this thing four stars. On the other, this entry has so much great, young talent - Rooney, of course. Now layer on top of that the iconic Judy Garland and Lana Turner, and it's a must see for movie aficionados. Music is okay but Garland turns it into WOW.

Being a big Judy Garland fan, I completely enjoyed this performance by the whole cast. Fun up beat Christmas theme movie for the whole movie. Classic good feeling acting.

Once again, MICKEY ROONEY is in all sorts of trouble and Judge Hardy is always there to get him out of it--or at least talk things over with him. And this time, the accent is on his girl troubles. It's kind of amusing just to see the pretty ANN RUTHERFORD and a very young LANA TURNER throwing themselves at Rooney the way they do--I mean, let's fact it, he was never a looker. Gone are the days when teens dressed like they do here--Rooney wearing a derby on a bright summer day and not a pair of jeans in sight. The script has Ann Rutherford's Polly going away on a Christmas visit to an aunt, which gives Rooney an excuse to discover Lana Turner's Cynthia at a swimming pool. She serves as his playmate for this particular Hardy story and it's easy to see why MGM kept her under contract for years to come. JUDY GARLAND is Betsy Booth, who announces right at the start that she's "going to be on the stage some day"--and was that a good prediction! She also gets to sing a few numbers in the now famous Garland style. The plot ambles along predictably and pleasantly, as most Hardy films do, and suffice it to say that Rooney's fling with Lana Turner is the most enjoyable aspect of the story and well played by both youngsters. But boy, could he mug! Yes, even then, he dispensed with some pretty extravagant bits of mugging that became more and more pronounced as the years went on. Some called it talent--others may have disagreed. Whatever it was, he was a very popular box-office star at the time this one was made. Summing up: Pleasant enough for Hardy fans, and certainly a reminder of how different times were for teens in the late '30s.

Love Finds Andy Hardy is an okay film. It is about Andy who has problems raising the last payment for a used car and juggling three pretty girls. Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland give decent performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. George B. Seitz did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the humor and romance.

The best comedy romance movie ever made!

Fast-paced entertainment, if you don't mind Mickey Rooney pretty much bouncing off the walls. Sixteen year old Judy Garland is charming.

# 4 in the series and one of the better ones

One of the best of the MGM Hardy series; Lana Turner is featured in a supporting role, and Judy Garland sings three songs.

This is by far the best film in the Andy Hardy series! Judy and Mickey are screen magic, and Andy's antics will keep you laughing. It's a good watch if you enjoy family movies with a bit of music.

Wow Mickey Rooney us hilarious... And Judy Garland is so sweet... she looks very young in this one... Great movie very funny and cute... Part of my classic favorites now... It really makes me want to watch more Mickey and Judy's movies.