The second screen version of this durable weeper.  Although it lacks the charming goofiness of the 1934 version -- provided by W.C. Fields and Zasu Pitts -- it tells the story  with enough flourishes to keep you wondering how everyone is going to get out alive and in some semblance of happiness. Watch for a very young May McAvoy in a supporting role.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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Mrs. Wiggs, a loving mother whose husband has abandoned her, supports her many children and lives in hope of her husband's return.

Marguerite Clark in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1919)

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W.C. Fields, George P. Breakston, Pauline Lord, Zasu Pitts, and Virginia Weidler in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1934)

Marguerite Clark and Lawrence Johnson in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1919)

Marguerite Clark and Gareth Hughes in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1919)

Mary Carr, Marguerite Clark, and Gareth Hughes in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1919)

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