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The Egg and I (1947)

APPROVED 108 min  -  Comedy | Romance  -   May 1947 (USA)
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On their wedding night Bob informs his new bride Betty that he has bought a chicken farm. An abandoned chicken farm... See full summary »

Director:

Chester Erskine

Writers:

Betty MacDonald (novel), Chester Erskine (written for the screen by), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray and Marjorie Main
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Claudette Colbert ...
Fred MacMurray ...
Marjorie Main Marjorie Main ...
Louise Allbritton Louise Allbritton ...
Percy Kilbride Percy Kilbride ...
Frank 'Pa' Kettle
Richard Long Richard Long ...
Billy House Billy House ...
Ida Moore Ida Moore ...
Old Lady
Donald MacBride Donald MacBride ...
Mr. Henty
Samuel S. Hinds Samuel S. Hinds ...
Sheriff
Esther Dale Esther Dale ...
Elisabeth Risdon Elisabeth Risdon ...
John Berkes John Berkes ...
Victor Potel Victor Potel ...
Crowbar (as Vic Potel)
Fuzzy Knight Fuzzy Knight ...
Cab Driver
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Storyline

On their wedding night Bob informs his new bride Betty that he has bought a chicken farm. An abandoned chicken farm, to be exact, which is obvious when the two move in. Betty endures Bob's enthusiasm for the rural life, rustic inconveniences, and battling nature, but her patience is severely tested when glamorous neighbor Harriet Putnam seems to set her sights on Bob. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>  

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Farm | Chicken | Chicken Farm | Neighbor | Children  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Das Ei und ich See more »

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal International Pictures (UI) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

On May 5, 1947 Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray starred in radio version of this film that was broadcast on the Lux Radio Theatre. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "The Simpsons: We're on the Road to D'owhere (#17.11)" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Home! Sweet Home!"
("There's no place like Home.")
Words by John Howard Payne, music by Sir Henry Bishop
(C)1822 See more »