28 Mar 1938
The Higgins Family
Pa Higgins' attempts at success in the advertising business are constantly frustrated by his eccentric family.
Meet the Missus
Gran Higgins falls under the spell of a love-starved widow.
Top Billed Cast
Roscoe Karns Joe Higgins
Ruth Donnelly Lil Higgins
Spencer Charters Grandpa
George Ernest Sidney Higgins
Lois Ranson Betty Higgins
Polly Moran Widow Ella Jones
Astrid Allwyn Violet Stevens
Alan Ladd John Williams
Harry Woods Elmer Shillingford
Dorothy Anne Seese Millie Lou
Harry Tyler Mr. Godfrey
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