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The Egg and I

(1947)

May 1, 1947 1h 48m
71%
TMDB Score

Overview

World War II veteran Bob MacDonald surprises his new wife, Betty, by quitting his city job and moving them to a dilapidated farm in the country. While Betty gamely struggles with managing the crumbling house and holding off nosy neighbors and a recalcitrant pig, Bob makes plans for crops and livestock. The couple's bliss is shaken by a visit from a beautiful farm owner, who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property.

Chester Erskine

Director

Top Billed Cast

CC

Claudette Colbert

Betty MacDonald

FM

Fred MacMurray

Bob MacDonald

MM

Marjorie Main

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

LA

Louise Allbritton

Harriet Putnam

PK

Percy Kilbride

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

RL

Richard Long

Tom Kettle

BH

Billy House

Billy Reed

IM

Ida Moore

Emily

DM

Donald MacBride

Mr. Henty

SSH

Samuel S. Hinds

Sheriff Drum

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