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The Egg and I is a 1947 American romantic comedy film directed by Chester Erskine, who co-wrote the screenplay with Fred F. Finklehoffe, based on the book of the same name by Betty MacDonald and starring Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray, with Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride as Ma and Pa Kettle . The box office success of The Egg and I ...
Based on Betty MacDonald's memoir, the film follows a newlywed couple who move to a chicken farm and face rural challenges and a glamorous rival. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Comedy, Romance
- Chester Erskine
- 1947-05
Screen legends Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray star as newlyweds whose love is put to the test on their wedding day in the classic comedy The Egg and I....
Based on the novel by Betty MacDonald, this film follows the adventures of a couple who become chicken farmers in the country. Watch the trailer, cast, synopsis and more on Turner Classic Movies.
- Chester Erskine, Jack Hively, Frank Shaw
- Claudette Colbert
The Egg And I. A new bride (Claudette Colbert) reluctantly says "I do" to her husband's (Fred MacMurray) plan to leave their life in the city and raise chickens on a dilapidated farm located miles from civilization. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Woot!
- 108 min
AGR 45-336. The Egg and I, first published in 1945, is a humorous memoir by American author Betty MacDonald about her adventures and travels as a young wife on a chicken farm on the Olympic Peninsula in the US state of Washington. The book is based on the author's experiences as a newlywed trying to acclimate to and operate a small chicken farm ...
The Egg and I is a must see. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Tom M Fun movie with Ma and Pa Kettle introduced. Unfortunately Fred MacMurray plays an idiot in every ...
- Comedy
