Handy Andy is a 1934 American comedy film directed by David Butler and written by William M. Conselman, Kubec Glasmon and Henry Johnson, adapted in turn from the play "Merry Andrew" by Lewis Beach. The film stars Will Rogers, Peggy Wood, Mary Carlisle, Paul Harvey, Frank Melton and Roger Imhof. The film was released on July 27, 1934, by Fox Film Corporation.[1][2][3]
| Handy Andy | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | David Butler |
| Written by | Lewis Beach (play) William M. Conselman (screenplay) Kubec Glasmon (screenplay) Henry Johnson (screenplay) |
| Produced by | Sol M. Wurtzel |
| Starring | Will Rogers Peggy Wood Mary Carlisle Paul Harvey Frank Melton Roger Imhof |
| Cinematography | Arthur C. Miller |
| Music by | David Buttolph |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (October 2021) |
Cast
edit- Will Rogers as Andrew Yates
- Peggy Wood as Ernestine Yates
- Mary Carlisle as Janice Yates
- Paul Harvey as Charlie Norcross
- Frank Melton as Howard Norcross
- Roger Imhof as Doc Burmeister
- Robert Taylor as Lloyd Burmeister
- Grace Goodall as Mattie Norcross
- Jessie Pringle as Jennie
- Conchita Montenegro as Fleurette
- Adrian Rosley as Henri Duval
- Gregory Gaye as Pierre Martel
- Richard Tucker as Mr. Beauregard
- Helen Flint as Mrs. Beauregard
Reception
editThe film was one of Fox's biggest hits of the year.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Handy Andy (1934) – Overview". TCM.com. 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ Hall, Mordaunt (1934-08-04). "Movie Review – Handy Andy – Will Rogers, Peggy Wood and Mary Carlisle in a Film Version of the Play 'Merry Andrew.'". New York Times. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ "Handy Andy". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ D. W. (Nov 25, 1934). "TAKING A LOOK AT THE RECORD". New York Times. ProQuest 101193306.
External links
edit- Handy Andy at IMDb
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