Returning to his hometown of Carvel after several years' absence, Andrew "Andy" Hardy, now a high-flying West Coast lawyer, reminiscences (in flashbacks to earlier films) about his past.

He also reconnects with his mother, aunt, sister, and nephew Jimmy as he attempts to convince the skeptical townsfolk to let his company build a factory there.

While all seems lost, the closing moments reposition the resurrected series for a new set of Andy Hardy films, but these never materialized.

[2] Songwriter Robert Donley and journalist Edward Hushting wrote an original Andy Hardy synopsis on speculation and brought it to Rooney's agent, Red Doff.

Fay Holden, Sara Haden, and Cecilia Parker all reprised their roles of Emily Hardy, Aunt Milly and Marian, respectively.

In line with MGM's practice of introducing studio contract players in the series, contractee Pat Cawley was given a role.