Love Finds Andy Hardy
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Movie Reviews of Love Finds Andy Hardy
Movie Review: Mickey and Judy: the junior MGM dream-team
Summary: 4 Stars
The fourth and arguably the best of the "Judge Hardy's Family" series, LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY introduced Judy Garland as impish girl-next-door Betsy Booth, and also co-starred young Lana Turner as another possible girlfriend for the lovelorn Andy.
When he needs to raise the extra $8 for his dream car, Andy (Mickey Rooney) agrees to take his friend's demanding, red-headed girlfriend Cynthia (Lana Turner) to the annual Christmas dance. Trouble is, he's more or less promised to take good ole Polly Benedict (Ann Rutherford) too! And when bright-eyed Betsy Booth (Judy Garland) starts swooning as well, poor Andy begins to wish that kissing had never been invented...
Judy Garland's entry into the Andy Hardy films ushered her into the hearts of film fans all over the world. She'd appear in three more of the titles, as well as a series of special musicals with Mickey Rooney (including STRIKE UP THE BAND and BABES IN ARMS). They were such good friends--both on and off the screen--and you can simply tell they were having a ball here. Only one year away from her legendary performance as Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ, Garland sings three thrilling numbers ("In-Between", "It Never Rains But What It Pours" and "Meet the Beat of My Heart").
Sunny, funny entertainment for the whole family.
Movie Review: A GREAT LOOKING TRANSFER - WHERE'S THE REST OF THE SERIES?
Summary: 4 Stars
"Love Finds Andy Hardy" is the third film in the Andy Hardy series about a Judge (Lewis Stone) and his irrepressibly manic son, Andy (Mickey Rooney). In this film young Andy gets a run for his money when the girl next door, Betsy Booth (Judy Garland) pulls cupid's arrow with sincerity and comes out the winner. This was the first film in which Garland's character appeared and perhaps, it's the best in the whole series. The hokum and corn is deep and laughable but hey, that's part of the film's charm and truly, you have to be a die hard cynic not to fall for Andy's overwhelmingly patriot schmaltz. A winner through and through.TRANSFER: Warner gives us an impressive looking transfer with a solid B&W picture. The gray scale is nicely balanced. Age related artifacts are kept to a bare minimum. There is some minor shimmering of fine details that is distracting at times. Blacks are solid. Contrast levels are well represented. The audio is mono but nicely cleaned up for this DVD.
EXTRAS: An intro from Garland biographer, Jonathan Fricke.
BOTTOM LINE: This is a must have for collectors. One only wishes that Warner had had the foresight to release the entire Andy Hardy series as a box set. Ditto for "The Thin Man"!
Movie Review: "It Never Rains But What It Pours..."
Summary: 4 Stars
...and boy, does Andy know it! All ready for the big Christmas dance that's coming up, he learns his steady girlfriend Polly (Ann Rutherford) has to go out of town and won't be able to go with him to the dance. So, he makes a date with "the awful redhead," the feisty Cynthia (Lana Turner). Things seem to be going well...until, that is, he receives a letter from Polly saying she's coming back in time to go with him to the Christmas dance. What's Andy going to do now that he has two dates?
In the meantime, Betsy Booth (Judy Garland in her first of three Andy Hardy appearance) comes to Carvel to live with her Grandma (Andy's next door neighbor) for awhile. She's extremely anxious to meet Andy because her Grandmother's told her so much about him. Unfortunately, Andy's not as anxious to meet her. They become friends, but Andy thinks of her as "a kid" and not at the same level that he is. (You have to watch her sing "In Between." )
But when both of his dates get mad at him, she comes to the rescue and they go to the dance together. And when she sings "Meet the Beat of My Heart" he realizes just how terrific she really is!
Movie Review: Who Cares About the Plot!
Summary: 4 Stars
In the remarks of the company critic at the top of the page he mentions the plot to be very dated. I say who cares! I saw the movie two weeks ago and remember very little of the plot but the scene of Judy Garland singing "Meet the Beat of My Heart" was seared into my memory. To mangle its lyrics a bit this performance and a hundred others Excited, Delighted and Ignited the thought that this was the greatest song and dance entertainer ever!"It Never Rains But It Pours" is also really good. "In Between," "Awful In Between" or whatever that song is called reflects somewhat on her own personal and professional quandaries close to the time of its performance.
If you think 10 minutes of music is worth the purchase price buy the DVD. If not do not.
Movie Review: Love Finds Andy Hardy
Summary: 4 Stars
You'd have to of had a depression 30's upbringing to like this fun movie. Mickey Rooney is still with us and of course Judy Garland gives us an early impression of her great to be vocal talents. I think this was Lana Turners first movie. Ann Rutherford can also be seen in Glen Miller's movie "Orchestra Wives". This homey story is free of to days gratuitous and explicit visual effects. Wish there was more of the same but in a more modern vane. Great fun for those who like a bit of corn.