On vacation with his family on California's Catalina Island, Andy Hardy falls head over swim fins for a sophisticated young beauty. Judge Hardy warns his son that she is too fast for him.
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school Hollywood charm and don't mind a story that moves at the speed of a gentle breeze, sure. It is perfect for a rainy afternoon. If you need grit, fast cuts, or anything that doesn't feel like a postcard from 1937, you are going to hate this. Mickey Rooney is just relentless ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
George B. Seitz
Maurice Campbell
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school Hollywood charm and don't mind a story that moves at the speed of a gentle breeze, sure. It is perfect for a rainy afternoon. If you need grit, fast cuts, or anything that doesn't feel like a postcard from 1937, you are going to hate this. Mickey Rooney is just relentless in this. He has that specific, high-energy way of talking that makes you wonder if he ever actually took a breath between takes. He is playing Andy Hardy, the ultimate American tee..."
Kay Van Riper, Aurania Rouverol
United States
Romance, Comedy, Family
