Ma and Pa Kettle in 'The Egg and I' (1947)
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poster Ma and Pa Kettle in 'The Egg and I'
IMDb Rating:
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7.0/10 (3K votes)

Country:United States, 108 minutes

Spoken languages:English

Genres:Comedy, Romance

Director(s):Chester Erskine

Writer(s):Fred F. Finklehoffe, Chester Erskine, Betty MacDonald

Video Codec:Unknown

Number: 3115

Storyline:
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.

Cast:

photo Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert Betty MacDonald
photo Fred MacMurray
Fred MacMurray Bob MacDonald
photo Marjorie Main
Marjorie Main Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle
photo Louise Allbritton
Louise Allbritton Harriet Putnam
photo Percy Kilbride
Percy Kilbride Frank 'Pa' Kettle
photo Richard Long
Richard Long Tom Kettle
photo Billy House
Billy House Billy Reed
photo Ida Moore
Ida Moore Emily
photo Donald MacBride
Donald MacBride Mr. Henty
photo Samuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds Sheriff Drum
photo Esther Dale
Esther Dale Birdie Hicks
photo Elisabeth Risdon
Elisabeth Risdon Betty's Mother
photo John Berkes
John Berkes Geoduck
photo Victor Potel
Victor Potel Crowbar
photo Fuzzy Knight
Fuzzy Knight Ed Miller

Medium: Media file,

Subtitles: English

Location: On Plex Drive

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen