Jiggs and Maggie in Court
“MAGGIE GETS 30 DAYS...and JIGGS goes on the wildest spree in fun history!”
Synopsis
Maggie is resentful of being pointed out and laughed at in public because she resembles the cartoon character in the George McManus comic strip "Bringing Up Father." She visits McManus in his studio office and tries to persuade him to stop drawing the syndicated comic-strip. He tells her he will...in 1959. Maggie, not getting any younger, retains counsel and takes McManus to court.
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Joe Yule
Jiggs
Renie Riano
Maggie
George McManus
Cartoonist George McManus
June Harrison
Nora
Riley Hill
Dennis Malone
Tim Ryan
Dinty Moore
Robert Lowell
Hardy Mercer
Pat Goldin
Dugan
Dick Ryan
Grogan
Cliff Clark
Judge Wilson
Jimmy Aubrey
McGurk
Jean Fenwick
Mrs. Brinsley-Wellington-Fish
Frank Austin
Mr. Beaton, an Attorney
Russell Hicks
Supreme Court Judge
Chester Clute
Worker
Grady Sutton
Mr. Twiddle
Sidney Marion
Scotty
Charles Middleton
Mr. Burton, an Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Barney Gerard, Edward F. Cline
- Original Title
- Jiggs and Maggie in Court
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Barney Gerard, Edward F. Cline, George McManus
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Barney Gerard
Screenplay
Edward F. Cline
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Jiggs and Maggie in Court about?
Maggie is resentful of being pointed out and laughed at in public because she resembles the cartoon character in the George McManus comic strip "Bringing Up Father." She visits McManus in his studio office and tries to persuade him to stop drawing the syndicated comic-strip. He tells her he will...in 1959. Maggie, not getting any younger, retains counsel and takes McManus to court.
Who directed Jiggs and Maggie in Court?
Jiggs and Maggie in Court was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Jiggs and Maggie in Court?
The principal cast of Jiggs and Maggie in Court includes Joe Yule, Renie Riano, George McManus, June Harrison, Riley Hill.
When was Jiggs and Maggie in Court released and how long is it?
Jiggs and Maggie in Court was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Jiggs and Maggie in Court based on a book or true story?
Jiggs and Maggie in Court is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "George McManus".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jiggs and Maggie in Court?
Jiggs and Maggie in Court holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).