The Egg and I
Seen it?1947 | 108 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chester Erskine
- Claudette ColbertBetty MacDonald
- Fred MacMurrayBob MacDonald
- Marjorie MainPhoebe 'Ma' Kettle
- Louise AllbrittonHarriet Putnam
- Percy KilbrideFrank 'Pa' Kettle
- Richard LongTom Kettle
- Billy HouseBilly Reed
- Ida MooreEmily
- Donald MacBrideMr. Henty
- Samuel S. HindsSheriff Drum