The Life and Miracles of Jiggs

A breezy silent-era romp of escalating gags, where a stubborn man's refusal to change fuels cheerful, silly spectacle.

Directed by

Carlos F. Borcosque

Genres

Animation

Overview

Based on the "Bringing Up Father" comic strip. Jiggs, a middle class man, suddenly becomes a millionaire, but does not want to abandon his old friends or his old habits. As he does not want to live like a millionaire without doing anything, nor does he want to abandon his old life, he manages to work in a variety of trades, often fantastic, such as street singer, aviator, colonizer of the planet Mars, champion horseman, etc., or simply going out partying with his usual friends. Eventually, he has to confront his wife, Crisanta, a neurotic and conceited social climber, who is delighted with her new situation. Currently considered a lost film.

How it feels

Light, absurd, satirical and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Class, identity, family, ambition

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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