Handy Andy (1934 film)

1934 film by David Butler
  • July 27, 1934 (1934-07-27)
Running time
83 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

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]

Plot

Cast

  • 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

The film was one of Fox's biggest hits of the year.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Handy Andy (1934) – Overview". TCM.com. 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Handy Andy". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
  4. ^ D. W. (Nov 25, 1934). "TAKING A LOOK AT THE RECORD". New York Times. ProQuest 101193306.
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