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The Egg and I

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.
1947
108 min
7.0
Comedy / Romance
Genres
Comedy / Romance
Runtime
108 min
Year
1947
Director
Chester Erskine
Writers
Betty MacDonald, Fred F. Finklehoffe, Chester Erskine
Studio
Universal International Pictures
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Harriet Putnam
Percy Kilbride
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Ida Moore
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