farm,based on novel or book,chicken,hillbilly,rural setting

The Egg and I (1947)

Poster for The Egg and I

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Chester Erskine
  • Profile picture of Claudette Colbert
    Betty MacDonald Claudette Colbert
  • Profile picture of Fred MacMurray
    Bob MacDonald Fred MacMurray
  • Profile picture of Marjorie Main
    Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle Marjorie Main
  • Profile picture of Louise Allbritton
    Harriet Putnam Louise Allbritton
  • Profile picture of Percy Kilbride
    Frank 'Pa' Kettle Percy Kilbride
  • Profile picture of Richard Long
    Tom Kettle Richard Long
  • Profile picture of Billy House
    Billy Reed Billy House
  • Profile picture of Ida Moore
    Emily Ida Moore

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Keywords

  • farm
  • based on novel or book
  • chicken
  • hillbilly
  • rural setting