"A new high in hilarity!" 31 August 1940 Comedy 67 mins
When Betty's father sees the condescending attitude displayed toward her by a rich family, he decides to get back at them by making them believe that his family has "royal" connections.
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James Gleason as Joe Higgins
Lucile Gleason as Lil Higgins
Russell Gleason as Sidney Higgins
Harry Davenport as Grandpa Ed Carson
Lois Ranson as Betty Higgins
Tommy Ryan as Tommy Higgins
Eric Blore as Horatio Bottomley
Betty Blythe as Millicent Potter-Potter
Forrester Harvey as Tittington
William Halligan as Henry Potter-Potter
Mary Ainslee as Marian Potter-Potter
William Brady as Bill Connolly
Ben Carter as Homer
James C. Morton as Officer Brannigan
Aubrey Mather as Lord Stoke-Newington
Mary Kenyon as Judith
United States 31 August 1940
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