The Egg and I (1947)
A best seller becomes a best picture !
108 min
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.
- Release date
- May 1, 1947
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Claudette Colbert as Betty
- Fred MacMurray as Bob
- Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle
- Louise Allbritton as Harriet Putnam
- Percy Kilbride as Pa Kettle
- Richard Long as Tom Kettle
- Billy House as Billy Reed
- Ida Moore as Old Lady
- Donald MacBride as Mr. Henty
- Samuel S. Hinds as Sheriff
Crew
- Chester Erskine · Director
- Betty MacDonald · Writer
- Chester Erskine · Writer
- Fred F. Finklehoffe · Writer
- Chester Erskine · Producer
- Fred F. Finklehoffe · Producer
- Frank Skinner · Composer
- Milton R. Krasner · Cinematographer
- Russell F. Schoengarth · Editor
- Bernard Herzbrun · Production designer