Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
49 audience votes
Key crew
- Chester ErskineDirector
- Fred F. FinklehoffeWriter
- Chester ErskineWriter
- Frank SkinnerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Claudette ColbertBetty MacDonald
- Fred MacMurrayBob MacDonald
- Marjorie MainPhoebe 'Ma' Kettle
- Louise AllbrittonHarriet Putnam
- Percy KilbrideFrank 'Pa' Kettle
- Richard LongTom Kettle
- Billy HouseBilly Reed
- Ida MooreEmily
- Donald MacBrideMr. Henty
- Samuel S. HindsSheriff Drum
- Esther DaleBirdie Hicks
- Elisabeth RisdonBetty's Mother
Stills
Themes
farmbased on novel or bookchickenhillbillyrural setting