The Higgins Family
Synopsis
Pa Higgins' attempts at success in the advertising business are constantly frustrated by his eccentric family.
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Top Cast
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James Gleason
Joe Higgins
Lucile Gleason
Lillian Higgins
Russell Gleason
Sidney Higgins
Lynne Roberts
Marian Higgins
Harry Davenport
Grandpa William Jordan
William Bakewell
Eddie Davis
Paul Harvey
Ollie Thornwald
Wallis Clark
George W. Bradshaw
Sally Payne
Lizzie
Richard Tucker
Burgess
Doreen McKay
Miss Keene
Franklin Parker
Reynard, the Director
Gay Seabrook
Lydia Amesworth
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard English, Paul Gerard Smith, Jack Townley
- Original Title
- The Higgins Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Meins
Richard English, Paul Gerard Smith, Jack Townley
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Meins
Director
Paul Gerard Smith
Writer
Jack Townley
Writer
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 The Higgins Family
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What is The Higgins Family about?
Pa Higgins' attempts at success in the advertising business are constantly frustrated by his eccentric family.
Who directed The Higgins Family?
The Higgins Family was directed by Gus Meins.
Who stars in The Higgins Family?
The principal cast of The Higgins Family includes James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason, Lynne Roberts, Harry Davenport.
When was The Higgins Family released and how long is it?
The Higgins Family was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Higgins Family?
The Higgins Family holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).