About this movie
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.
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based on play or musical
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How long is 3 Is a Family?
3 Is a Family has a runtime of 1h 21m (1 hour and 21 minutes).
Who directed 3 Is a Family?
3 Is a Family was directed by Edward Ludwig and released in 1944.
What genre is 3 Is a Family?
3 Is a Family is a Comedy film (1944).
Who stars in 3 Is a Family?
The cast of 3 Is a Family includes Marjorie Reynolds, Charles Ruggles, Fay Bainter, Helen Broderick, Arthur Lake.
What is the TMDB rating for 3 Is a Family?
3 Is a Family has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
