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The Egg and I(1947)

A best seller becomes a best picture !

7.050 votes· May 1, 1947· 1h 48m
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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.

Director: Chester Erskine

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Cast

  • Claudette Colbert

    Claudette Colbert

    Betty MacDonald

  • Fred MacMurray

    Fred MacMurray

    Bob MacDonald

  • Marjorie Main

    Marjorie Main

    Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

  • Louise Allbritton

    Louise Allbritton

    Harriet Putnam

  • Percy Kilbride

    Percy Kilbride

    Frank 'Pa' Kettle

  • Richard Long

    Richard Long

    Tom Kettle

  • Billy House

    Billy House

    Billy Reed

  • Ida Moore

    Ida Moore

    Emily

  • Donald MacBride

    Donald MacBride

    Mr. Henty

  • Samuel S. Hinds

    Samuel S. Hinds

    Sheriff Drum

  • Esther Dale

    Esther Dale

    Birdie Hicks

  • Elisabeth Risdon

    Elisabeth Risdon

    Betty's Mother

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