Lionel Barrymore in "A Family Affair" is the second feature, the first, "A Star Is Born" having been reviewed yesterday. It tells the story of an honest old judge in a small town--his troubles and his triumph--the picture rolls along pleasantly enough. Mickey Rooney handles most of the comedy and turns in an excellent performance, although his girl friend is pretty terrible to lok at. At times this picture borders on the hilarious, but towards the end it gets pretty well tied up in the predicaments Mr. Barrymore must face in order to ensure the welfare of his town, his family, and himself. "A Family Affair" forms a nice appetizer or demi-tasse (depending on where you come in) to the major offering.
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