The Life and Miracles of Jiggs (1924)
2h
Running Time
September 1, 1924Release Date
The Life and Miracles of Jiggs (1924)
2h
Running Time
September 1, 1924Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Details.
Release DateSeptember 1, 1924
Original NameVida y milagros de Don Fausto
StatusReleased
Running Time2h
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Wiki.
Vida y milagros de Don Fausto ("The Life and Miracles of Jiggs") is a 1924 Chilean animated silent comedy film, the third film of Carlos F. Borcosque which he shot with director Carlos Espejo. It was based on the Bringing Up Father comic strip.
It opened at the Septiembre and Brasil theatres of Santiago in September 1924. It was a major success,
an "extraordinary comedy" which made audiences laugh. Borcosque was the cinematographer for the film which was produced under his own Estudios Cinematograficos Borcosque.