3 Is a Family
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“THE STORY OF A CARELESS STORK”
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 to enter the workplace. The couple's daughter shows up with her twin babies in tow. Son Arthur Lake arrives with his pregnant wife. 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.
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Cast
18 people
Marjorie Reynolds
Kitty Mitchell
Known for
Ministry of Fear
Holiday Inn
Charles Ruggles
Sam Whitaker
Known for
Bringing Up Baby
The Bullwinkle Show
Fay Bainter
Frances Whittaker
Known for
Make Way for Tomorrow
The Children's Hour
Helen Broderick
Irma
Known for
Swing Time
Top Hat
Arthur Lake
Archie Whittaker
Known for
Topper
Hattie McDaniel
Maid
Known for
Gone with the Wind
Song of the South
Jeff Donnell
Hazel Whittaker
Known for
Sweet Smell of Success
In a Lonely Place
John Philliber
Dr. Bartell
Known for
Double Indemnity
It Happened Tomorrow
Walter Catlett
Barney Meeker
Known for
Bringing Up Baby
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Clarence Kolb
Mr. Steele
Known for
His Girl Friday
Adam's Rib
Elsa Janssen
Adelaide
Known for
The Pride of the Yankees
Renie Riano
Genevieve
Known for
The Family Jewels
Edward Ludwig Director · Harry Chandlee Screenplay Marjorie L. Pfaelzer Screenplay
Budget $850K · United States release November 23, 1944 · Produced in United States
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Budget
$850,000
Production
Sol Lesser Productions
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United Artists
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United Artists Pictures
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United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · November 23, 1944
Theatrical
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