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The Higgins Family is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Gus Meins and written by Paul Girard Smith and Jack Townley. The film stars James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason, Lynne Roberts, Harry Davenport and William Bakewell. The film was released on August 29, 1938, by Republic Pictures.
The film is the first and the prototype for the Higgins Family series that would span nine films.
Original Release
03/29/1938
US Release
03/29/1938
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Gleason | Joe Higgins |
| Lucile Gleason | Lillian Higgins |
| Russell Gleason | Sidney Higgins |
| Lynne Roberts | Marian Higgins (as Lynn Roberts) / Marian Higgins |
| Harry Davenport | Grandpa William Jordan |
| William Bakewell | Eddie Davis |
| Paul Harvey | Ollie Thornwald |
| Wallis Clark | George W. Bradshaw |
| Sally Payne | Lizzie |
| Richard Tucker | Burgess |
Directors
Writers
Richard English, Paul Gerard Smith, Jack Townley
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| James Gleason | Joe Higgins |
| Lucile Gleason | Lillian Higgins |
| Russell Gleason | Sidney Higgins |
| Lynne Roberts | Marian Higgins (as Lynn Roberts) / Marian Higgins |
| Harry Davenport | Grandpa William Jordan |
| William Bakewell | Eddie Davis |
| Paul Harvey | Ollie Thornwald |
| Wallis Clark | George W. Bradshaw |
| Sally Payne | Lizzie |
| Richard Tucker | Burgess |
| Doreen McKay | Miss Keene |
| Franklin Parker | Reynard, the Director |
| Gay Seabrook | Lydia Amesworth |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sol C. Siegel | Producer |
