The Egg and I

(1947)Directed by Chester Erskine108 minComedy, Romance
A best seller becomes a best picture !

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.

Claudette Colbertas Betty MacDonald
Fred MacMurrayas Bob MacDonald
Marjorie Mainas Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle
Louise Allbrittonas Harriet Putnam
Percy Kilbrideas Frank 'Pa' Kettle
Richard Longas Tom Kettle
Billy Houseas Billy Reed
Ida Mooreas Emily
Donald MacBrideas Mr. Henty
Samuel S. Hindsas Sheriff Drum
Esther Daleas Birdie Hicks
Elisabeth Risdonas Betty's Mother
John Berkesas Geoduck
Victor Potelas Crowbar
Fuzzy Knightas Ed Miller
Isabel O'Madiganas Birdie Hicks's Mother
Joseph E. Bernardas Asa Pettingrew (Uncredited)
Louis Masonas Bergheimer (Uncredited)
HVHector V. Sarnoas Burlaga (Uncredited)
Sam McDanielas Waiter on Train (Uncredited)
George Lloydas Farmhand Delivering Message (Uncredited)
Teddy Infuhras Albert Kettle (Uncredited)
Colleen Alpaughas Kettle Child (Uncredited)