The Hardys Ride High
1939 film by George B. Seitz
The Hardys Ride High (1939) is the sixth film of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Andy Hardy series.
The film went into production in January 13, 1939 and shooting lasted until February.
Plot
Judge James Hardy is informed by Jonas Bronell, a lawyer from Detroit, that Hardy will inherit $2 million if he proves to be the great-great-grandson of Colonel James Standish Leeds, a hero of the War of 1812. This is due to the most recent Mr. Leeds dying without a clear heir.
16-year-old Andy goes to see his girlfriend, Polly. However, she is entertaining the more mature Dick Bannersly, who looks down on Andy for not smoking or drinking yet. This leads to an argument between Polly and Andy about his lack of sophistication.
Hardy tells his family that they may inherit a fortune. His wife, Emily, can barely believe it.
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