Love Finds Andy Hardy

Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938) starring Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland. In a throwback to a more innocent time, Andy Hardy (Rooney) finds himself in a pickle -- he has two dates to the big Christmas dance. In the final reel, it's girl-next-door Betsy (Garland) who steps in and saves the day. Judy performs three songs, and is charming as heck in this movie made the year before The Wizard of Oz. Also featured is Lana Turner as one of the girls whom Andy has invited to the dance. Although some might find this movie corny, I found it lighthearted and somewhat charming. Even Mickey Rooney wasn't too terribly irritating. (Subtitles in English are available, as well as closed captions.) Grade: B+