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Petticoat Politics

9.019411h 7mNRMovieComedy

Pa Higgins has decided to retire but winds up being forced to run for mayor. Ladd is both boyfriend to the Higgins girl and the son of Pa's opponent.

DirectorErle C. Kenton
WritersTaylor Caven·Ewart Adamson

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Cast · Directed by Erle C. Kenton

RKRoscoe Karns
Roscoe Karns
Joe Higgins
RDRuth Donnelly
Ruth Donnelly
Lil Higgins
SCSpencer Charters
Spencer Charters
Grandpa
GEGeorge Ernest
George Ernest
Sidney Higgins
LRLois Ranson
Lois Ranson
Higgins Daughter
PMPolly Moran
Polly Moran
Widow Jones
PH
Paul Hurst
Slats O'Dell
PWPierre Watkin
Pierre Watkin
Alfred Wilcox
ALAlan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Higgins Daughter's Boyfriend

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Petticoat Politics — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Petticoat Politics?

Petticoat Politics isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Petticoat Politics on Netflix?

No, Petticoat Politics is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Petticoat Politics on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Petticoat Politics for free?

Petticoat Politics isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Petticoat Politics?

Petticoat Politics hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 21, 1941. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Petticoat Politics?

Petticoat Politics is currently the latest film in the Higgins Family.

Is there a prequel to Petticoat Politics?

Yes — Meet the Missus (1940) comes before Petticoat Politics in the Higgins Family.

Is Petticoat Politics part of a trilogy?

No — Petticoat Politics is part of the Higgins Family, which has 9 films.

How many movies are in the Higgins Family?

There are 9 films in the Higgins Family: The Higgins Family (1938), My Wife's Relatives (1939), Should Husbands Work? (1939), The Covered Trailer (1939), Money To Burn (1939), Grandpa Goes To Town (1940), Earl of Puddlestone (1940), Meet the Missus (1940) and Petticoat Politics (1941).