3 Is a Family 79 years old

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.

Credits

3 Is a Family Cast

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

3 Is a Family Crew

Name Department
Edward Ludwig as Director. He was 45 (82) years old when He died Directing
3 Is a Family poster
3 Is a Family (79 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, November 23, 1944
  • Runtime: 81 minutes