The Egg and I (1947)

05/01/1947 (US) • 1h 48m

Comedy, Romance

A best seller becomes a best picture !

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.

Top Billed Cast

Claudette Colbert

Betty MacDonald

Fred MacMurray

Bob MacDonald

Marjorie Main

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Louise Allbritton

Harriet Putnam

Percy Kilbride

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Richard Long

Tom Kettle

Billy House

Billy Reed


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Part of the Ma and Pa Kettle Collection

Includes Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm, Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town, Ma and Pa Kettle at Home

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

farm

based on novel or book

chicken

hillbilly

rural setting

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