The Egg and I (film)
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| Directed by | Chester Erskine |
| Produced by | Chester Erskine Fred F. Finklehoffe Leonard Goldstein (associate producer) |
| Written by | Betty MacDonald (novel) Chester Erskine Fred F. Finklehoffe |
| Starring | Claudette Colbert Fred MacMurray Marjorie Main |
| Music by | Frank Skinner |
| Cinematography | Milton R. Krasner |
| Editing by | Russell F. Schoengarth |
| Studio | Universal International Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | March 21, 1947 (Los Angeles, premiere) April 24(New York City) May 1947 (USA) July 3, 1954 (re-release) |
| Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Egg and I is a 1947 film directed by Chester Erskine, who co-wrote screenplay with Fred F. Finklehoffe, based on the book of the same name by Betty MacDonald.
This comedy was such a hit with audiences, it spawned the Ma and Pa Kettle film series. On May 5, 1947 Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray starred in radio version of this film that was broadcast on the Lux Radio Theatre.
Marjorie Main was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
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[edit] Synopsis
It tells the story of young married couple who become chicken farmers. Betty has been raised to follow her husband's dreams with him, and Bob's dream is to be a successful chicken farmer. The problem is their home is old and needs to be repaired and the baby chicks need constant care. When a rich single woman with a new house and new farm equipment flirts with Bob, Betty questions their decision to move to the farm in the first place.
[edit] Cast
- Claudette Colbert as Betty MacDonald
- Fred MacMurray as Bob MacDonald
- Marjorie Main as Ma Kettle
- Louise Allbritton as Harriet Putnam
- Percy Kilbride as Pa Kettle
- Richard Long as Tom Kettle
- Billy House as Billy Reed
- Ida Moore as Emily (the old lady)
- Donald MacBride as Mr. Henty
- Samuel S. Hinds as Sheriff
- Esther Dale as Birdie Hicks
- Elisabeth Risdon as Betty's Mother
- John Berkes as Geoduck
- Victor Potel as Crowbar
- Fuzzy Knight as Cab Driver
- Isabel O'Madigan as Mrs. Hicks' Mother
- Dorothy Vaughan as Maid
- Banjo the Dog as Sport
[edit] Production crew
- Production Design .... Bernard Herzbrun
- Set Decoration .... Oliver Emert / Russell A. Gausman
- Hair Stylist .... Carmen Dirigo
- Makeup Artist .... Jack P. Pierce
- Assistant Director .... Frank Shaw
- Second Unit Director .... Jack Hively (uncredited)
- Sound Technician .... Glenn E. Anderson
- Sound .... Charles Felstead
- Orchestrator .... David Tamkin
- Composer: Stock Music .... Sam Perry (uncredited)
[edit] External links
- The Egg And I at the TCM Movie Database
- The Egg and I at the Internet Movie Database
- The Egg and I at AllRovi
- The Egg and I at Rotten Tomatoes
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