What a Life(1939)
THE ADVENTURES OF HENRY ALDRICH...RADIO'S FAVORITE HARD-LUCK KID!
Jackie Cooper stars in this first film in the wholesome "Henry Aldrich" series of teen comedies.
Movie: What a Life
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Henry Aldrich
Barbara Pearson
Mr. Nelson
Mrs. Aldrich
Ferguson
Miss Shea
J.C. Bradley
Miss Wheeler
George Bigelow
Miss Pike
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Jackie Cooper stars in this first film in the wholesome "Henry Aldrich" series of teen comedies.
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1939-10-05
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THE ADVENTURES OF HENRY ALDRICH...RADIO'S FAVORITE HARD-LUCK KID!
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