The Egg and I

The Egg and I (1947)

A best seller becomes a best picture !

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.

Date of release
1947-05-01
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (50)
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Director
Chester Erskine

Casting

  • 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
  • Ida Moore — Emily
  • Donald MacBride — Mr. Henty
  • Samuel S. Hinds — Sheriff Drum
  • Esther Dale — Birdie Hicks
  • Elisabeth Risdon — Betty's Mother

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