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The Egg and I

The Egg and I (1947)

1h 48m | PG-13

⭐ 7 / 10

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: Chester Erskine

Studio: Universal International Pictures

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Video: 720p

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Cast

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

as Betty MacDonald

Fred MacMurray

Fred MacMurray

as Bob MacDonald

Marjorie Main

Marjorie Main

as Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Louise Allbritton

Louise Allbritton

as Harriet Putnam

Percy Kilbride

Percy Kilbride

as Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Richard Long

Richard Long

as Tom Kettle