Money To Burn

Money To Burn

The Hilarious Higgins Family Setting a New High in Humor

1939 · 69 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy

In this episode of the Higgins Family series, pandemonium ensues when Ma enters a dog biscuit contest. The prize is a whopping $50,000.

Directed by Gus Meins · Written by Jack Townley

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The Higgins Family

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