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The Egg and I

A best seller becomes a best picture !

1947★ 7.1 · 481h 48mComedyRomance

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.

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Cast

Richard Long
as Tom Kettle

Fred MacMurray
as Bob MacDonald

Claudette Colbert
as Betty MacDonald

Fuzzy Knight
as Ed Miller

Marjorie Main
as Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Chet Brandenburg
as Reveler at Country Dance (Uncredited)

Samuel S. Hinds
as Sheriff Drum

Donald MacBride
as Mr. Henty

John Berkes
as Geoduck

Esther Dale
as Birdie Hicks

William Desmond
as Spectator at Country Dance (Uncredited)

Jack Kenny
as Townsman (Uncredited)

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Release date: 1947-05-01

Runtime: 1h 48m

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ComedyRomance

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