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The Egg and I

MOVIE • 1947

The Egg and I

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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 52
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Top Cast

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Betty MacDonald

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

Bob MacDonald

Marjorie Main

Marjorie Main

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Louise Allbritton

Louise Allbritton

Harriet Putnam

Percy Kilbride

Percy Kilbride

Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Richard Long

Richard Long

Tom Kettle

Billy House

Billy House

Billy Reed

Ida Moore

Ida Moore

Emily

Donald MacBride

Donald MacBride

Mr. Henty

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

Sheriff Drum

Esther Dale

Esther Dale

Birdie Hicks

Elisabeth Risdon

Elisabeth Risdon

Betty's Mother

John Berkes

John Berkes

Geoduck

Victor Potel

Victor Potel

Crowbar

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Film

Status

Released

Release

May 1, 1947

Runtime

108 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

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