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The Egg and I

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World War II veteran Bob MacDonald (Fred MacMurray) surprises his new wife, Betty (Claudette Colbert), 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 (Louise Allbritton), who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property.
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Virginia Graham The Spectator 06/14/2018
[Claudette Colbert] is often extremely funny, and in the sequence at the local dance-hall, where she has to dance with all the neighbouring farmers regardless of their size and shape, she is exquisitely so. But I resent such a wastage of talent. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 01/04/2011
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Starring Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray, this comedy about an urban couple who tries to live a happy rural life was so popuar at the box-office that it led to a sequel and to a whole series, Ma and Pa Kettle. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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RICHARD S Mar 7 Both Colbert and McMurray have never been better in comedy roles. Fun seeing the Kettle family in its premier here. Playing the compliant wife of the 1940s, the 21st century woman may get upset; relax and enjoy it -- this is a fairly authentic slice of comedic life in post war America, and very funny, indeed. Also, note Richard Long in perhaps his first role on screen. Enjoy! See more @Blobbo 08/20/2021 Dated inspiration for Green Acres. See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 05/26/2021 The Egg and I is an awesome film. It is about Bob who reveals to Betty that he has purchased an abandoned chicken farm on their wedding night. Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray give terrific performances. The screenplay is good but a little slow in places. Chester Erskine did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the humor and romance. The Egg and I is a must see. See more Steve D 07/22/2020 The cast is wasted on a terrible script. See more 02/01/2019 The best comedy movie ever made! See more 04/08/2018 This is one of my favorite "go to" movies for a rainy Sunday afternoon. Grab a blanket and a dog and a pot of tea for some light-hearted and innocent vintage style fun. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Chester Erskine

Director

Claudette Colbert

Betty MacDonald

Fred MacMurray

Bob MacDonald

Marjorie Main

Phoebe `'Ma'` Kettle

Louise Allbritton

Harriet Putnam

Percy Kilbride

Frank `'Pa'` Kettle
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Synopsis World War II veteran Bob MacDonald (Fred MacMurray) surprises his new wife, Betty (Claudette Colbert), 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 (Louise Allbritton), who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property.
Director
Chester Erskine
Producer
Chester Erskine, Fred F. Finklehoffe
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal International Pictures (UI)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 21, 1947, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 22, 2016
Runtime
1h 48m
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