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The Egg and I (1947)

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The Egg and I
NR 1 hr 48 minMay 1st, 1947Comedy, RomanceMa and Pa Kettle Collection PosterPart of Ma and Pa Kettle Collection
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 couples bliss is shaken by a visit from a beautiful farm owner who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property
StarringClaudette ColbertFred MacMurrayMarjorie Main
DirectorChester Erskine
WritersFred F. FinklehoffeChester Erskine
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Cast & Crew

Claudette Colbert
as Betty MacDonald
Fred MacMurray
as Bob MacDonald
Marjorie Main
as Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle
Louise Allbritton
as Harriet Putnam

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 1st, 1947
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures
Movie Tags:farm

Ma and Pa Kettle Collection

Ma and Pa Kettle have their hands full with a ramshackle farm and a brood of ramshackle children. When the future comes a-callin' in the form of modern houses, exotic locales and newfangled ideas, Ma and Pa must learn how to make the best of it with luck, pluck and a little country charm.