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Feature film — 1947

The Egg and I (1947)

7.01h 48mComedy — 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 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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A high-signal pick with 52 votes.

Universal International Pictures

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Director: Chester Erskine

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Cast & crew

Claudette Colbert as Betty MacDonald

Claudette Colbert

Betty MacDonald

Fred MacMurray as Bob MacDonald

Fred MacMurray

Bob MacDonald

Marjorie Main as Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Marjorie Main

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Louise Allbritton as Harriet Putnam

Louise Allbritton

Harriet Putnam

Percy Kilbride as Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Percy Kilbride

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Richard Long as Tom Kettle

Richard Long

Tom Kettle

Billy House as Billy Reed

Billy House

Billy Reed

Ida Moore as Emily

Ida Moore

Emily

Donald MacBride as Mr. Henty

Donald MacBride

Mr. Henty

Samuel S. Hinds as Sheriff Drum

Samuel S. Hinds

Sheriff Drum

Esther Dale as Birdie Hicks

Esther Dale

Birdie Hicks

Elisabeth Risdon as Betty's Mother

Elisabeth Risdon

Betty's Mother

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