Andy Hardy Comes Home
January 2009
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Cast and credits
| Actors | Mickey Rooney, Patricia Breslin, Fay Holden, Cecilia Parker |
| Director | Howard W. Koch |
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
79 minutes
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