The Egg and I
A best seller becomes a best picture !
1947 · 1h 48m · APPROVED
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Charles Lamont
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.
Director and cast
- Charles Lamont Director
- Claudette Colbert as Betty MacDonald
- Fred MacMurray as Bob MacDonald
- Marjorie Main as Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle
- Meg Randall as Kim Parker
- Louise Allbritton as Harriet Putnam
- Percy Kilbride as Frank 'Pa' Kettle
- Richard Long as Tom Kettle
- Billy House as Billy Reed
- Ida Moore as Emily
- Donald MacBride as Mr. Henty
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