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The Egg and I (1947)

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.
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Chester Erskine profile
Chester Erskine

Director

Cast

Claudette Colbert profile
Claudette Colbert

Betty MacDonald

Fred MacMurray profile
Fred MacMurray

Bob MacDonald

Marjorie Main profile
Marjorie Main

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Louise Allbritton profile
Louise Allbritton

Harriet Putnam

Percy Kilbride profile
Percy Kilbride

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Richard Long profile
Richard Long

Tom Kettle

Billy House profile
Billy House

Billy Reed

Ida Moore profile
Ida Moore

Emily

Donald MacBride profile
Donald MacBride

Mr. Henty

Samuel S. Hinds profile
Samuel S. Hinds

Sheriff Drum

Esther Dale profile
Esther Dale

Birdie Hicks

Elisabeth Risdon profile
Elisabeth Risdon

Betty's Mother

Claudette Colbert profile
Claudette Colbert

Betty MacDonald

Fred MacMurray profile
Fred MacMurray

Bob MacDonald

Marjorie Main profile
Marjorie Main

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Louise Allbritton profile
Louise Allbritton

Harriet Putnam

Percy Kilbride profile
Percy Kilbride

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Richard Long profile
Richard Long

Tom Kettle

Billy House profile
Billy House

Billy Reed

Ida Moore profile
Ida Moore

Emily

Donald MacBride profile
Donald MacBride

Mr. Henty

Samuel S. Hinds profile
Samuel S. Hinds

Sheriff Drum

Esther Dale profile
Esther Dale

Birdie Hicks

Elisabeth Risdon profile
Elisabeth Risdon

Betty's Mother

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Release Date

May 1, 1947

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Universal Pictures logo

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