Bringing Up Father
"The Famous Comic Strip Come to Life."
Originally released in 1928. Bringing Up Father is a comedy film. directed by Jack Conway. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, and J. Farrell MacDonald
Synopsis
The wealthy Jiggs is tired of being left out of the swanky parties thrown by his social-climbing wife Maggie and their daughter. He decides to teach them a "lesson" by faking his own suicide, but things don't quite turn out the way he planned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bringing Up Father about?
The wealthy Jiggs is tired of being left out of the swanky parties thrown by his social-climbing wife Maggie and their daughter. He decides to teach them a "lesson" by faking his own suicide, but t...
Who directed Bringing Up Father?
Bringing Up Father was directed by Jack Conway.
How long is Bringing Up Father?
Bringing Up Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Bringing Up Father released?
Bringing Up Father was released on March 18, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bringing Up Father?
The main cast of Bringing Up Father includes Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, J. Farrell MacDonald, Jules Cowles, Gertrude Olmstead.