The Egg and I (1947)

Name: The Egg and I
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1947
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Marjorie Main, Louise Allbritton, Percy Kilbride

1h 48m United States of America

Comedy Romance

Plot

World War II veteran Bob MacDonald takes his new bride, Betty, on an unexpected adventure by leaving his urban job for a rundown farm in the countryside. As Betty tackles the challenges of their dilapidated home, dealing with intrusive neighbors and a stubborn pig, Bob dives into farming plans with enthusiasm. Their idyllic life takes an unexpected turn when a striking local farm owner arrives, hinting at an interest in Bob that extends beyond mere business. This unwelcome distraction tests the couple's bond and their dreams of rural bliss.

Cast

Claudette Colbert Fred MacMurray Marjorie Main Louise Allbritton Percy Kilbride Richard Long Billy House Ida Moore Donald MacBride Samuel S. Hinds Esther Dale Elisabeth Risdon John Berkes Victor Potel Fuzzy Knight