The Egg and I(1947)
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The Egg and I Synopsis
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.
The Egg and I (1947) is a comedy and romance film directed by Chester Erskine, released on May 1, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Marjorie Main and Louise Allbritton. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Chester Erskine
- Writers:
- Betty MacDonald, Fred F. Finklehoffe, Chester Erskine
- Producers:
- Fred F. Finklehoffe, Chester Erskine
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Egg and I (1947) Trailer
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The Egg and I Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Chester Erskine, written by Betty MacDonald, Fred F. Finklehoffe and Chester Erskine, produced by Fred F. Finklehoffe and Chester Erskine.
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The Egg and I Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Egg and I – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Egg and I online?
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The Egg and I (1947) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Egg and I?
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The main cast of The Egg and I (1947) includes Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Marjorie Main, Louise Allbritton and Percy Kilbride. The film was directed by Chester Erskine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Egg and I released?
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The Egg and I was released on May 1, 1947 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Egg and I worth watching?
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The Egg and I (1947) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Egg and I?
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