Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
“AMERICA'S MOST LOVABLE FAMILY COMES TO LIFE ON THE SCREEN!”
Synopsis
In the shanty town called the Cabbage Patch, Mrs. Wiggs scrabbles for survival with her brood of children and hopes for the return of her husband, who left many years before.
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Fay Bainter
Mrs. Elvira Wiggs
Hugh Herbert
Marcus P. Throckmorton
Barbara Jo Allen
Tabitha Hazy
John Archer
Dr. Robert Redmond
Carl Switzer
Billy Wiggs
Billy Lee
Jimmy Wiggs
Carolyn Lee
Europena Wiggs
Betty Brewer
Asia Wiggs
Mary Thomas
Australia Wiggs
Barbara Britton
Lucy Olcott
Harry Shannon
Mr. Tim Wiggs
Moroni Olsen
Dr. Henry Olcott
Janet Beecher
Mrs. Olcott
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Graham
Betty Farrington
Mrs. Prescott
Clem Bevans
Mailman
Olin Howland
Jacob Diezel
William Benedict
Theatre Usher
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Storm, William Slavens McNutt
- Original Title
- Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy
Jane Storm, William Slavens McNutt, Doris Anderson, Anne Crawford Flexner, Alice Hegan Rice
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Murphy
Director
Jane Storm
Screenplay
William Slavens McNutt
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
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What is Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch about?
In the shanty town called the Cabbage Patch, Mrs. Wiggs scrabbles for survival with her brood of children and hopes for the return of her husband, who left many years before.
Who directed Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch?
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch was directed by Ralph Murphy.
Who stars in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch?
The principal cast of Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch includes Fay Bainter, Hugh Herbert, Barbara Jo Allen, John Archer, Carl Switzer.
When was Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch released and how long is it?
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch based on a book or true story?
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alice Hegan Rice".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch?
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).