A Family Affair
1937, English. Directed by George B. Seitz.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George B. SeitzDirector
- Lionel BarrymoreJudge Hardy
- Cecilia ParkerMarian Hardy
- Eric LindenWayne Trent III
- Mickey RooneyAndy Hardy
- Charley GrapewinFrank Redmond
- Spring ByingtonEmily Hardy
- Julie HaydonJoan Hardy Martin
- Sara HadenMilly Forrest
- Allen VincentBill Martin
- Margaret MarquisPolly Benedict
- Selmer JacksonHoyt Wells
- Harlan BriggsOscar Stubbins
Details
- Released
- 12 March 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kay Van Riper
- Budget
- $178K
- Box office
- $502K
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A Family Affair: quick answers
What comes after A Family Affair?
Next in the series: You're Only Young Once (1937), Judge Hardy's Children (1938), and Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938).
Is A Family Affair worth watching?
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How long is A Family Affair?
A Family Affair runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does A Family Affair have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Family Affair. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Family Affair parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Family Affair is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Family Affair on?
A Family Affair isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 March 1937. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Family Affair?
If you liked A Family Affair, try The Sun Shines Bright, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, Ruggles of Red Gap.
Who directed A Family Affair?
A Family Affair (1937) was directed by George B. Seitz and stars Lionel Barrymore, Cecilia Parker, Eric Linden.