The Egg and I (1947)
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.
- Released
- 1947-05-01
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Chester Erskine
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 from 52 votes
Cast
- Claudette Colbert as Betty MacDonald
- Fred MacMurray as Bob MacDonald
- Marjorie Main as Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle
- Louise Allbritton as Harriet Putnam
- Percy Kilbride as Frank 'Pa' Kettle
- Richard Long as Tom Kettle
- Billy House as Billy Reed
- Ida Moore as Emily
- Donald MacBride as Mr. Henty
- Samuel S. Hinds as Sheriff Drum
- Esther Dale as Birdie Hicks
- Elisabeth Risdon as Betty's Mother