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A Family Affair

1937·Movie
1h 9min·NR

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Today's youth through the eyes of one who understands youth's temptations!

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.
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Is A Family Affair worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Family Affair rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is A Family Affair?

1 h 9 min

A Family Affair runs 1 h 9 min.

Was A Family Affair a box office hit?

Budget$178,000
Box office$502,000

Yes. It cost about $178,000 to make and earned $502,000 worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is A Family Affair in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does A Family Affair use?

Dyeing for Your ArtDistant FinaleShout-OutCool Old LadyEstablishing Character MomentDisappeared DadForeshadowingIf You Ever Do Anything to Hurt Her...Unkempt BeautyGet Out!Desperately Looking for a Purpose in LifeFreudian Excuseand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for A Family Affair, including Dyeing for Your Art, Distant Finale, Shout-Out.