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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3 Is a Family Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Marjorie Reynolds
She was 27, 79 years old when she died
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as Kitty Mitchell |
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Clyde Fillmore
He was 70, 72 years old when he died
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as Mr. Spencer |
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Fay Bainter
She was 50, 74 years old when she died
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as Frances Whittaker |
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Christian Rub
He was 58, 70 years old when he died
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as Bellboy |
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Warren Hymer
He was 38, 42 years old when he died
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as Coolie |
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Clarence Kolb
He was 70, 90 years old when he died
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as Mr. Steele |
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John Philliber
He was 71, 71 years old when he died
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as Dr. Bartell |
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Jeff Donnell
She was 23, 66 years old when she died
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as Hazel Whittaker |
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Helen Broderick
She was 53, 68 years old when she died
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as Irma |
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Hattie McDaniel
She was 49, 57 years old when she died
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as Maid |
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Walter Catlett
He was 55, 71 years old when he died
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as Barney Meeker |
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Arthur Lake
He was 39, 81 years old when he died
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as Archie Whittaker |
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Elsa Janssen
She was 61, 85 years old when she died
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as Adelaide |
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Renie Riano
She was 45, 71 years old when she died
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as Genevieve |
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Cheryl Walker
She was 26, 53 years old when she died
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as Marian Franklin |
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Charles Ruggles
He was 55, 81 years old when he died
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as Sam Whitaker |
3 Is a Family Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Edward Ludwig as Director. He was 45 (82) years old when He died
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Directing |
