Petticoat Politics (1941)
In this entry in the long-running "Higgins" series of comedy dramas, Papa Higgins throws his family into turmoil when he decides to retire and become a full-time duck hunter. His wife is particularly upset because she believes her insurance agent who tells her that prolonged idleness leads to an early grave. She therefore valiantly forces her hubby into running for mayor against the corrupt, mob-controlled incumbent with the support of her women's reform group. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Roscoe Karns, Ruth Donnelly, (more)
- Director(s):
- Erle C. Kenton
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Synopsis of Petticoat Politics
In this entry in the long-running "Higgins" series of comedy dramas, Papa Higgins throws his family into turmoil when he decides to retire and become a full-time duck hunter. His wife is particularly upset because she believes her insurance agent who tells her that prolonged idleness leads to an early grave. She therefore valiantly forces her hubby into running for mayor against the corrupt, mob-controlled incumbent with the support of her women's reform group. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Petticoat Politics
- Roscoe Karns - Joe Higgins
- Spencer Charters - Grandpa
- Lois Ranson - Higgins Daughter
- Paul Hurst - Slats O'Dell
- Alan Ladd - Higgins Daughter's Boyfriend
- Claire Carleton - Tilly
- Charles Moore - Newt
- Emmett Vogan - Bryant
- Ruth Donnelly - Lil Higgins
- George Ernest - Sidney Higgins
- Polly Moran - Widow Jones
- Pierre Watkin - Alfred Wilcox
- Harry Woods - Guy Markwell
- Jeff Corey - Henry Trotter
- George Meader - Mayor Williams
- Director(s):
- Erle C. Kenton
- Writer(s):
- Taylor Caven, Ewart Adamson
- Producer(s):
- Robert North
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