

World War II veteran Bob MacDonald surprises his new wife, Betty, by quitting his city job and moving them to a dilapidated farm in the country. While Betty gamely struggles with managing the crumbling house and holding off nosy neighbors and a recalcitrant pig, Bob makes plans for crops and livestock. The couple's bliss is shaken by a visit from a beautiful farm owner, who seems to want more from Bob than just managing her property.
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Cast

Claudette Colbert
Betty MacDonald

Fred MacMurray
Bob MacDonald

Marjorie Main
Phoebe 'Ma' Kettle

Louise Allbritton
Harriet Putnam

Percy Kilbride
Frank 'Pa' Kettle

Richard Long
Tom Kettle

Billy House
Billy Reed

Ida Moore
Emily

Donald MacBride
Mr. Henty

Samuel S. Hinds
Sheriff Drum

Esther Dale
Birdie Hicks

Elisabeth Risdon
Betty's Mother
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