United States / Nov 23, 1944
3 Is a Family (1944)
Directed by Edward Ludwig
1h 21minruntime
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Philliber | Dr. Bartell |
| Walter Catlett | Barney Meeker |
| Clarence Kolb | Mr. Steele |
| Elsa Janssen | Adelaide |
| Renie Riano | Genevieve |
| Warren Hymer | Coolie |
| Clyde Fillmore | Mr. Spencer |
| Christian Rub | Bellboy |
| Cheryl Walker | Marian Franklin |
| Christine Forsyth | Delivery Girl |
| Ezelle Poule |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 3 Is a Family |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Sol Lesser Productions, United Artists |
| Release date | 23 novembre 1944 |
| Production | Sol Lesser |
| Writer | Marjorie L. Pfaelzer, Harry Chandlee, Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron |
| Editing | Robert O. Crandall |
| Cinematography | Charles Lawton Jr. |
| Assistant directors | John Burch, Edward Ludwig |
| Camera operators | Charles Lawton Jr. |
| Additional photography | Charles Lawton Jr. |
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| Production design | Phil Paradise, J. Patrick, James Altwies, Alfred Ybarra |
| Art direction | Alfred Ybarra, James Altwies, Phil Paradise, J. Patrick |
| Set decoration | James Altwies, Phil Paradise, Alfred Ybarra, J. Patrick |
| Music | Werner R. Heymann, Percy Townsend, Charles Previn, W.V. Wolfe |
| Sound | Werner R. Heymann, Percy Townsend, Charles Previn, W.V. Wolfe |
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