The Egg and I (1947)

  • NR
  • 05/01/1947 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 48m

A best seller becomes a best picture !

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.

Chester Erskine

Director, Writer

Betty MacDonald

Novel

Fred F. Finklehoffe

Writer

Cast

Claudette Colbert's headshot

Claudette Colbert

Betty MacDonald
Fred MacMurray's headshot

Fred MacMurray

Bob MacDonald
Marjorie Main's headshot

Marjorie Main

Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle
Louise Allbritton's headshot

Louise Allbritton

Harriet Putnam
Percy Kilbride's headshot

Percy Kilbride

Frank 'Pa' Kettle
Richard Long's headshot

Richard Long

Tom Kettle
Billy House's headshot

Billy House

Billy Reed
Ida Moore's headshot

Ida Moore

Emily

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