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A small-town judge (Lionel Barrymore) has to juggle his re-election bid with the toils of his adolescent kids (Mickey Rooney, Cecilia Parker) in the first "Hardy Family" entry "A Family Affair" (1937). "Judge Hardy's Children" (1938) give the jurist (Lewis Stone) concerns as he visits Washington, D.C. Fay Holden, Ann Rutherford co-star. "Love Finds Andy Hardy" (1938) as he tries to juggle the attentions of Judy Garland and Lana Turner. "The Hardys Ride High" (1939), particularly Aunt Milly (Sara Haden), when they inherit a large estate. "Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever" (1939) as he crushes on pretty new drama teacher Helen Gilbert. As the judge handles a divorce, the couple's daughter (Donna Reed) is in for "The Courtship of Andy Hardy" (1942). Andy takes the plunge for a debuting Esther Williams in "Andy Hardy's Double Life" (1942). College freshman Andy goes for a double major─cute twins─in "Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble" (1944). The series regulars reunited to return to Carvel for "Andy Hardy Comes Home" (1958). Five-disc set also includes "Love Laughs at Andy Hardy." 14 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.