

Bringing Up Father
“It's America's funniest comic strip brought to life!”
Synopsis
Based on the comic strip by George McManus about the adventures of the social-climbing Maggie and her long-suffering husband Jiggs. In this film, one of Maggie's society friends enlists her help in evicting an undesirable tenant, who turns out to be Jiggs.
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November 23, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Warner, Barney Gerard
- Original Title
- Bringing Up Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Jerry Warner, Barney Gerard
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Warner
Writer
Barney Gerard
Writer
Edward F. Cline
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bringing Up Father
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bringing Up Father about?
Based on the comic strip by George McManus about the adventures of the social-climbing Maggie and her long-suffering husband Jiggs. In this film, one of Maggie's society friends enlists her help in evicting an undesirable tenant, who turns out to be Jiggs.
Who directed Bringing Up Father?
Bringing Up Father was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Bringing Up Father?
The principal cast of Bringing Up Father includes Joe Yule, Renie Riano, Tim Ryan, June Harrison, Laura Treadwell.
When was Bringing Up Father released and how long is it?
Bringing Up Father was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
