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.
Edward Ludwig
Director

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
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