The Egg and I (1947)
Popularity3.5/5
Trending4/5
12-month trend
12-month trend
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Sep1.3kOct1.3kNov1.4kDec1.5kJan1.5kFeb1.3kMar1.3kApr1.3kMay1.5kJun1.3kJul1.4kAug1.7k
2025-09 to 2026-08
Directors
Chester Erskine
Cast
Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Marjorie Main, Louise Allbritton, Percy Kilbride
The story
The film tells the story of a young married couple who become chicken farmers. Betty follows her husband Bob to the countryside where his 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.
Genres
Romantic Comedy, romantic comedy
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