Jiggs and Maggie in Society
Jiggs and Maggie in Society

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Jiggs and Maggie in Society

1947
Movie
66 min
English

Maggi continues her forever-ever efforts to crash Manhattan's top society, while Jiggs still mingles with his old construction cronies at the bar of Dinty Moore on 10th Avenue.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: John SturgesGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

The "Bringing Up Father" comic strip characters, Jiggs and Maggie, are brought to life in this comedy. Jiggs, a working-class Irishman, finds himself thrust into high society when he inherits a fortune. He struggles to adapt to the ways of the wealthy, much to the amusement and occasional exasperation of his wife, Maggie, and their social-climbing friends.

Critical Reception

The film was a modest success, largely appealing to fans of the long-running comic strip. Critics generally found it to be a lighthearted and predictable comedy, with Joe E. Brown's comedic talents being a highlight. It was considered harmless family entertainment typical of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • A faithful adaptation that brings the beloved comic strip characters to life.

  • Joe E. Brown delivers a familiar but entertaining performance as Jiggs.

  • A simple, lighthearted comedy suitable for family viewing.

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Fun Fact

This film was one of several adaptations of the popular "Bringing Up Father" comic strip, which had been running in newspapers since 1913.

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