The Egg and I (1947)
Back again! Because you asked for it!
Starring Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Louise Allbritton
Directed by Chester Erskine
It tells the story of young married couple who become chicken farmers. Betty has been raised to follow her husband's dreams with him, and Bob's dream is to be a successful chicken farmer. The problem is their home is old and needs to be repaired and the baby chicks need constant care. When a rich single woman with a new house and new farm equipment flirts with Bob, Betty questions their decision to move to the farm in the first place.
Runtime: 108 min.
Rating: 7.2
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Romance
Keywords: based on novel or book,chicken,farm,hillbilly,chicken farm,rural setting
Cast
Betty MacDonald
Bob MacDonald
Harriet Putnam
Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle
Frank 'Pa' Kettle
Tom Kettle
Billy Reed
Emily
Mr. Henty
Sheriff Drum
Birdie Hicks
Betty's Mother
Geoduck
Crowbar (as Vic Potel)
Ed Miller, the Cabbie
Birdie Hicks's Mother
Emmy
Waiter on Train (uncredited)
Farmhand Delivering Message (uncredited)
Albert Kettle (uncredited)