The Higgins Family

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The Higgins Family

1938

0h 54m

6.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Pa Higgins' attempts at success in the advertising business are constantly frustrated by his eccentric family.

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13 members

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James Gleason

Joe Higgins

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Lucile Gleason

Lillian Higgins

Acting

Russell Gleason

Sidney Higgins

Acting

Lynne Roberts

Marian Higgins

Acting

Harry Davenport

Grandpa William Jordan

Acting

William Bakewell

Eddie Davis

Acting

Paul Harvey

Ollie Thornwald

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Wallis Clark

George W. Bradshaw

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Sally Payne

Lizzie

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Richard Tucker

Burgess

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Doreen McKay

Miss Keene

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Franklin Parker

Reynard, the Director

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Gay Seabrook

Lydia Amesworth

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