Bringing Up Father
“The Famous Comic Strip Come to Life.”
Synopsis
The wealthy Jiggs is tired of being left out of the swanky parties thrown by his social-climbing wife Maggie and their daughter. He decides to teach them a "lesson" by faking his own suicide, but things don't quite turn out the way he planned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion, George McManus, Ralph Spence
- Original Title
- Bringing Up Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Frances Marion, George McManus, Ralph Spence
Margaret Booth
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Conway
Director
Frances Marion
Writer
George McManus
Writer
Ralph Spence
Writer
Margaret Booth
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bringing Up Father
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What is Bringing Up Father about?
The wealthy Jiggs is tired of being left out of the swanky parties thrown by his social-climbing wife Maggie and their daughter. He decides to teach them a "lesson" by faking his own suicide, but things don't quite turn out the way he planned.
Who directed Bringing Up Father?
Bringing Up Father was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in Bringing Up Father?
The principal cast of Bringing Up Father includes Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, J. Farrell MacDonald, Jules Cowles, Gertrude Olmstead.
When was Bringing Up Father released and how long is it?
Bringing Up Father was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.