The Merry Frinks

The Merry Frinks is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green and starring Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee and Hugh Herbert. It is also known by the alternative title of Happy Family.

Plot
A put-upon mother inherits a fortune, on the condition that she abandon her deadbeat family. This spurs her family members to attempt to reform themselves in an effort to win her back.

Cast

 * Aline MacMahon as Hattie 'Mom' Frink
 * Guy Kibbee as Uncle Newt Frink
 * Hugh Herbert as Joe 'Poppa' Frink
 * Allen Jenkins as Emmett Frink
 * Helen Lowell as Amelia 'Grandma' Frink
 * Joan Wheeler as Lucille Frink
 * Frankie Darro as Norman Frink
 * Ivan Lebedeff as Ramon Alvarez
 * Harold Huber as Benny Lopez
 * Louise Beavers as Camille, Hattie's Maid
 * Maidel Turner as Mrs. Shinliver
 * Harry Beresford as Mr. J. Harold Brumby
 * Harry C. Bradley as Dr. Shinliver
 * James Bush as Oliver Gilfin
 * Charles Coleman as Witherspoon, Hattie's Butler
 * Joan Sheldon as Frieda Shinliver
 * Ethel Wales as United Charities Worker
 * Edward Keane as Truant Officer
 * Ivan Linow as Barkefky, the First Russian
 * Michael Visaroff as Katzelmalov, the Second Russian