The Egg and I (1947)
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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.
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Claudette ColbertBetty MacDonald
Fred MacMurrayBob MacDonald
Louise AllbrittonHarriet Putnam
Marjorie MainPhoebe 'Ma' Kettle
Percy KilbrideFrank 'Pa' Kettle
Richard LongTom Kettle
Billy HouseBilly Reed
Ida MooreEmily
Donald MacBrideMr. Henty
Samuel S. HindsSheriff Drum
Esther DaleBirdie Hicks
Elisabeth RisdonBetty's MotherKeywords
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What is The Egg and I about?
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.
How long is The Egg and I?
The Egg and I has a runtime of 108 minutes.
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