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9 / 10 IMDb November 23, 1944 1h 21m
Based on a play by Phoebe and Henry Ephron, "3 Is a Family" is a 1940s farce. Charlie Ruggles plays a hubby whose bungled business schemes force his wife, Fay Bainter, to enter the workplace. The couple's daughter, Marjorie Reynolds, shows up with her twin babies in tow. Son Arthur Lake arrives with his pregnant wife (Jeff Donnell). And overbearing maiden aunt Helen Broderick also decides to move in. Because his wife is away at work, poor old Charlie Ruggles is not only housekeeper, but nursemaid and servant as well.
Director
Runtime
1h 21m
Release Date
November 23, 1944
Genre
Comedy
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast

Marjorie Reynolds
as Kitty Mitchell

Charles Ruggles
as Sam Whitaker

Fay Bainter
as Frances Whittaker

Helen Broderick
as Irma

Arthur Lake
as Archie Whittaker

Hattie McDaniel
as Maid

Jeff Donnell
as Hazel Whittaker
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John Philliber
as Dr. Bartell

Walter Catlett
as Barney Meeker

Clarence Kolb
as Mr. Steele

Elsa Janssen
as Adelaide

Renie Riano
as Genevieve

Warren Hymer
as Coolie

Clyde Fillmore
as Mr. Spencer

Christian Rub
as Bellboy

Cheryl Walker
as Marian Franklin
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Christine Forsyth
as Delivery Girl

Ezelle Poule
Production Companies
Sol Lesser Productions
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