3 Is a Family (1944)
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: Edward Ludwig
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: November 23, 1944
Cast
- 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
- Walter Catlett - Barney Meeker
- Clarence Kolb - Mr. Steele
Screenplay
- Harry Chandlee (Screenplay)
- Marjorie L. Pfaelzer (Screenplay)
- Henry Ephron (Theatre Play)
- Phoebe Ephron (Theatre Play)
Music: Werner R. Heymann
Cinematography: Charles Lawton Jr.
Editing: Robert O. Crandall
Production: Sol Lesser Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, babies, farce
More Films by Director: Edward Ludwig
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 3 Is a Family about?
- 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.
- Who directed 3 Is a Family?
- 3 Is a Family was directed by Edward Ludwig.
- Who stars in 3 Is a Family?
- 3 Is a Family stars Marjorie Reynolds, Charles Ruggles, Fay Bainter, Helen Broderick, Arthur Lake, Hattie McDaniel.
- How long is 3 Is a Family?
- 3 Is a Family has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is 3 Is a Family?
- 3 Is a Family is a Comedy film.
- Where was 3 Is a Family produced?
- 3 Is a Family was produced in United States of America.