3 Is a Family
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.
Directed by Edward Ludwig · Written by Marjorie L. Pfaelzer
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Cast
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Marjorie Reynolds Kitty Mitchell -
Charles Ruggles Sam Whitaker -
Fay Bainter Frances Whittaker -
Helen Broderick Irma -
Arthur Lake Archie Whittaker -
Hattie McDaniel Maid -
Jeff Donnell Hazel Whittaker - John Philliber Dr. Bartell
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Walter Catlett Barney Meeker -
Clarence Kolb Mr. Steele -
Elsa Janssen Adelaide -
Renie Riano Genevieve
Make it a double feature
3h 1m together
3 Is a Family
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