The Egg and I
Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 1, 1947 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Based on a popular book by Betty MacDonald, the story is silly at best, woefully predictable at worst. MacMurray and Colbert are in excellent form, though, and Louise Albritton heads a colorful cast of supporting players. [14 Oct 1987, p.21]
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TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Amusing if slightly bland comedy in which Colbert and MacMurray uproot themselves from city living after MacMurray decides he can't stand the brokerage business. Read full review
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VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
Shortcoming is in an evenness of treatment – partially in the writing but more importantly in Erskine’s direction – that fails to suck the drama out of the situations presented in the book. Read full review
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