The Higgins Family

The Higgins Family

NR 1938 · 54 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

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

Directed by Gus Meins · Written by Richard English

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My Wife's RelativesMy Wife's Relatives · 1939
My Wife's Relatives
★ 7.01939
MovieComedy
It all begins when Joe Higgins, business manager of a prosperous candy-manufacturing firm, is ordered by his pompous boss Ellis to break up the romance between Ellis' son Bill and Joe's daughter Jean. Refusing, Joe quits his job and sets up his own candy company. It's a money-losing enterprise until Joe's wife Lil loses her diamond ring in a batch of candy and offers a $5000 reward to anyone who can retrieve the ring.
Should Husbands Work?Should Husbands Work? · 1939
Should Husbands Work?
★ 6.01939
MovieComedy
Joe Higgins' wife gets the job meant for him, so he stays home to do the housework. A Higgins Family comedy
Money To BurnMoney To Burn · 1939
Money To Burn
★ 10.01939
MovieComedy
In this episode of the Higgins Family series, pandemonium ensues when Ma enters a dog biscuit contest. The prize is a whopping $50,000.
The Covered TrailerThe Covered Trailer · 1939
The Covered Trailer
★ 7.01939
MovieComedy
The Higgins family prepares for a long-awaited cruise to Rio, but while father Joe bids farewell to his co-workers at the bank, mother Lil unwittingly sabotages their plans by telling insurance representative Wells that Joe is only forty-four, not forty-five, and is therefore ineligible to collect the annuity insurance that was to pay for the cruise.
Grandpa Goes To TownGrandpa Goes To Town · 1940
Grandpa Goes To Town
★ 10.01940
MovieComedy
Joe and Lil Higgins invest their life savings in a frontier hotel. Upon arrival, the family discovers that the establishment is smack dab in the middle of a ghost town that hasn't seen a human face in years.
Meet the MissusMeet the Missus · 1940
Meet the Missus
★ 7.01940
MovieComedy
Gran Higgins falls under the spell of a love-starved widow.
Earl of PuddlestoneEarl of Puddlestone · 1940
Earl of Puddlestone
★ 10.01940
MovieComedy
When Betty's father sees the condescending attitude displayed toward her by a rich family, he decides to get back at them by making them believe that his family has "royal" connections.
Petticoat PoliticsPetticoat Politics · 1941
Petticoat Politics
★ 9.01941
MovieComedy
Pa Higgins has decided to retire but winds up being forced to run for mayor. Ladd is both boyfriend to the Higgins girl and the son of Pa's opponent.

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Grandpa Goes To TownGrandpa Goes To Town · 1940
Grandpa Goes To Town
★ 10.01940
MovieComedy
Joe and Lil Higgins invest their life savings in a frontier hotel. Upon arrival, the family discovers that the establishment is smack dab in the middle of a ghost town that hasn't seen a human face in years.
Soup and FishSoup and Fish · 1934
Soup and Fish
★ 10.01934
MovieComedy
At a ritzy beauty salon, while a mud pack is on her face, a wealthy socialite invites Thelma and Patsy, two salon attendants, to a party, mistakenly thinking they are social acquaintances whom she wants to entertain a visiting count. Just before our working-class pair arrives at the party, the hostess is called away to see to an ill dog. Thelma tries to behave in a refined way, but Patsy, with a head full of practical jokes and a bra filled with trick gadgets, turns the party on its head. The butler calls the hostess back to her home. Is Thelma and Patsy's moment in high society coming to a crashing end?
Three Chumps AheadThree Chumps Ahead · 1934
Three Chumps Ahead
★ 10.01934
MovieComedy
Thelma rushes into the apartment she shares with Patsy, excited because she's fallen in love with Archie, a rich man with yachts and a British accent. Patsy isn't impressed and less so when Archie comes calling. She does her best to sink the romance, making noise while the lovers talk and offering Limburger cheese sandwiches. In desperation, Archie calls his brother Benny, who's a sailor, and asks him to keep Patsy company. After a series of mishaps, they end up at a saloon where Patsy orders everything on the menu. Who's going to have to pay?
Maid in HollywoodMaid in Hollywood · 1934
Maid in Hollywood
★ 9.01934
MovieComedy
Thelma, who came to Hollywood from Joplin to be a star, is ready to go home. She and her pal Patsy are packing up and packing it in. Then, through Patsy's deviousness, Thelma gets a call to come to the studio immediately to audition for a costume drama.
The Soapsuds LadyThe Soapsuds Lady · 1926
The Soapsuds Lady
★ 9.01926
MovieComedy
Betty’s parents are eager to achieve financial security and believe she is their ticket to wealth. They are easily deceived by a villain who poses as a rich man by wearing expensive, hired clothes. Despite her parents' pressure to marry the "wealthy" imposter, Betty is in love with Jack, a young man who once saved her life. Jack is currently engaged to a society girl he does not love. Through a series of fast-paced gags and fortunate circumstances, the two lovers manage to outmaneuver the villain and Betty's parents, eventually realizing their ambition to marry one another.
Sneak EasilySneak Easily · 1932
Sneak Easily
★ 8.01932
MovieComedy
Juror Zasu accidentally swallows a piece of evidence which just happens to be a time bomb.
Babes in the GoodsBabes in the Goods · 1934
Babes in the Goods
★ 8.01934
MovieComedy
Thelma and Patsy get jobs demonstrating washing machines in a department store window. However, on their first day on the job, they accidentally get locked in the store overnight.
For Pete's Sake!For Pete's Sake! · 1934
For Pete's Sake!
★ 7.81934
MovieComedy
The kids try to raise money to buy a doll for Marianne.
ScatterbrainScatterbrain · 1940
Scatterbrain
★ 7.51940
MovieComedyMusic
A Hollywood studio goofs and signs the wrong girl--a hillbilly from the Ozarks--to a movie contract. Comedy.
Mama's Little PirateMama's Little Pirate · 1934
Mama's Little Pirate
★ 7.21934
MovieComedyFamily
The gang goes after pirate treasure they believe is hidden in a cave.
Kelly the SecondKelly the Second · 1936
Kelly the Second
★ 7.01936
MovieRomanceComedy
A feisty Irish woman turns a truck driver into a championship boxer.
Romance on the RunRomance on the Run · 1938
Romance on the Run
★ 7.01938
MovieComedyMystery
A (rather shady?) private detective specializing in recovering highly insured items gets involved in recovering a stolen necklace. In the process also gets involved with a secretary at the insurance company.
My Wife's RelativesMy Wife's Relatives · 1939
My Wife's Relatives
★ 7.01939
MovieComedy
It all begins when Joe Higgins, business manager of a prosperous candy-manufacturing firm, is ordered by his pompous boss Ellis to break up the romance between Ellis' son Bill and Joe's daughter Jean. Refusing, Joe quits his job and sets up his own candy company. It's a money-losing enterprise until Joe's wife Lil loses her diamond ring in a batch of candy and offers a $5000 reward to anyone who can retrieve the ring.
One Track MindsOne Track Minds · 1933
One Track Minds
★ 7.01933
MovieComedy
Thelma wins a screen test with a Hollywood studio, but trouble ensues on the train trip out there.
Sprucin' UpSprucin' Up · 1935
Sprucin' Up
★ 6.81935
MovieComedyFamily
A new truant officer moves into the neighborhood, and everybody wants to get friendly with his daughter.
Anniversary TroubleAnniversary Trouble · 1935
Anniversary Trouble
★ 6.81935
MovieComedyFamily
The gang's treasury is entrusted to Spanky, who accidentally gets it mixed up with his father's money.

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