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Claudette Colbert, Percy Kilbride, Fred MacMurray, and Marjorie Main in The Egg and I (1947)

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  • How long is The Egg and I?
    1 hour and 48 minutes
  • When was The Egg and I released?
    May 1947
  • What is the IMDb rating of The Egg and I?
    6.9 out of 10
  • Who stars in The Egg and I?
    Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, and Marjorie Main
  • Who wrote The Egg and I?
    Betty MacDonald, Chester Erskine, and Fred F. Finklehoffe
  • Who directed The Egg and I?
    Chester Erskine
  • Who was the composer for The Egg and I?
    Frank Skinner
  • Who was the producer of The Egg and I?
    Chester Erskine and Fred F. Finklehoffe
  • Who was the cinematographer for The Egg and I?
    Milton R. Krasner
  • Who was the editor of The Egg and I?
    Russell F. Schoengarth
  • Who are the characters in The Egg and I?
    Ma Kettle, Harriet Putnam, Pa Kettle, Tom Kettle, Billy Reed, Old Lady, Birdie Hicks, Betty's Mother, Geoduck, Crowbar, and others
  • What is the plot of The Egg and I?
    On their wedding night, Bob reveals to Betty that he has purchased an abandoned chicken farm. Betty struggles to adapt to their new rural lifestyle, especially when a glamorous neighbor seems to set her eyes on Bob.
  • What was the budget for The Egg and I?
    $1.9 million
  • What is The Egg and I rated?
    Approved
  • What genre is The Egg and I?
    Comedy, Romance, and Romantic Comedy
  • How many awards has The Egg and I been nominated for?
    2 nominations

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