Movie

3 Is a Family

★ 9.0(1)19441h 21m

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Good to know

Director: Edward Ludwig
Release date: 1944-11-23
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sol Lesser Productions

About 3 Is a Family

3 Is a Family is a 1944 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Edward Ludwig, starring Marjorie Reynolds, Charles Ruggles and Fay Bainter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 3 Is a Family in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Elsa Janssen

Adelaide

Renie Riano

Genevieve

Themes & keywords

based on play or musicalbabiesfarce

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 3 Is a Family in Canada?+

3 Is a Family is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is 3 Is a Family on Netflix?+

3 Is a Family is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is 3 Is a Family?+

3 Is a Family has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in 3 Is a Family?+

3 Is a Family stars Marjorie Reynolds, Charles Ruggles, Fay Bainter, Helen Broderick and Arthur Lake.

When did 3 Is a Family come out?+

3 Is a Family is a 1944 movie directed by Edward Ludwig.

What genre is 3 Is a Family?+

3 Is a Family is Comedy film.

Who directed 3 Is a Family?+

3 Is a Family was directed by Edward Ludwig.