The Egg and I (1947)
A best seller becomes a best picture !
1947 · NR · 1h 48m · Comedy, Romance
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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…
Director: Chester Erskine
Writers: Fred F. Finklehoffe, Betty MacDonald, Chester Erskine
Music by: Frank Skinner
Cinematography: Milton Krasner
Editor: Russell F. Schoengarth
Part of the Ma and Pa Kettle franchise.
Cast
Claudette Colbert as Betty MacDonaldFred MacMurray as Bob MacDonaldMarjorie Main as Phoebe 'Ma' KettleLouise Allbritton as Harriet PutnamPercy Kilbride as Frank 'Pa' KettleRichard Long as Tom KettleBilly House as Billy ReedIda Moore as EmilyDonald MacBride as Mr. HentySamuel S. Hinds as Sheriff DrumEsther Dale as Birdie HicksElisabeth Risdon as Betty's MotherMore like this
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