Love Laughs at Andy Hardy (1946)
Overview
Andy Hardy goes to college after serving in the war and finds his sweetheart is engaged to someone else.
Cast
Mickey Rooney
Andy Hardy
Lewis Stone
Judge Hardy
Sara Haden
Milly Forrest
Bonita Granville
Kay Wilson
Lina Romay
Isobel Gonzales
Fay Holden
Emily Hardy
Dorothy Ford
Coffy Smith
Hal Hackett
Duke Johnson
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There's really only so far the charming Mickey Rooney can take this before it just falls a bit flat! He is the eponymous lad, returning from the war head over heels in love with "Kay" (Bonita Granville). His delighted parents (Fay Holden and Lewis Stone) welcome him with open arms, even remarking on his new streak of independence. Unfortunately for him, though - his beau's attentions lie elsewhere and that comes as quite a shock to our jovial wee fella. What ensues is a gently comedic series of escapades that raise a smile, if not exactly uproarious laughter, but that wear thin quite quickly. Save for the additional appearance of Dorothy Ford as his deep-voiced, elegantly tall friend "Coffy", and for a decent effort from Stone as his father, the film would rate little better the a bit of amiable post-war feel good entertainment. As it is, though, it's really just a well enough paced vehicle for the cheeky chappy at the top of the bill, and like the bulk of the other "Andy" films is largely forgettable.
