The Egg and I

1947 "A best seller becomes a best picture !"

The Egg and I

6.9 | 1h48m | NR | en | Comedy

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.

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6.9 | 1h48m | NR | en | Comedy , Romance | More Info

Released: May. 01,1947 | Released Producted By: Universal Pictures , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Claudette Colbert , Fred MacMurray , Marjorie Main

Director

Bernard Herzbrun

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Cast

Claudette Colbert

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Fred MacMurray

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Marjorie Main

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Reviews

Necro Genesis When I was a child(I am now 38) I read the Mrs Piggle wiggle books which were for children...but I always did see that the author was best known for the Egg and I. A few years ago I chanced on a copy of the book in my hometown of Astoria, Oregon. I was really taken by the book, especially since I could relate to the region. I found that while the books had moments of comedy, it also had lots of dead seriousness...as this was the author's actual life experiences. While cinematography was not what it is now or would be later than 1947, I missed shots of the imposing and indifferent Olympic mountains looming over the fragile farm. I quite disagree that the actress who portrays Betty is well cast...the real Betty was more stoic and less stereotypically helpless as was common in the portrayal of women in the 40s.

crimsonsanctuary I absolutely loved this movie. The theme is still such a popular one used today. Putting people in new situations, and seeing how they adapt to such. I found quite a lot of humor as they transitioned from the city life to being chicken farmers to harvest eggs. The chemistry between Betty and Bob is absolutely phenomenal and hilarious. One of my favorite parts was when Bob was with Harriet Putnam, you could see the jealousy flourish from Betty because she could tell that Ms.Putnam wanted Bob. I really enjoyed when she chucked her shoe at Bob and hit him right in the head! As a painful reminder! I recommend this movie to anyone!

DKosty123 Fred MacMurray & Claudett Colbert star in a romantic comedy which is pretty well done. More important in the long term was the supporting cast which they had - especially Percy Kilbride & Marjorie Main. This film is actually a movie pilot.The Kettle family was created here and became a series of films after starting in 1949. This family became dear to a lot of the film publics heart because it is the depression type big old farm family. Granted not every family featured Richard Long as a child as this one would, but the mom & pa that Main & Kilbride created resonated with the public strongly.This movie was a little better than the series of films because it does concentrate more on Fred & Claudette's plot, but overall the film is just a good one. If you are a fan of the Kettles, this film is essential in showing you where the idea of the folks started. It is interesting that Main's character also got a start with Abbott & Costello in The Wisful Widow Of Wagon Gap, but in spite of that, it took the balance with Kilbride to really round out her Ma Kettle character.

jcholguin If you loved the TV series Green Acres then you will love this film which served as the incubator for the TV series. Betty & Bob MacDonald played wonderfully by Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray live in the city but Bob desires the laid back country life. They move into a house which looks like a shack that must be fixed up. Neighbors like Ma & Pa Kettle and their many children and Billy Reed the Mr. Haney lookalike. Betty hates the country, pigs and chickens. A good comedy and display of just what could happen to city folk that what to become country folk.