The Good Bad Egg
In this Columbia All-Star Comedy short (production number 8438), Joe DeRita is a bachelor inventor who reads a marriage proposal written on an egg by a lonely widow with one child. He accepts, and soon finds out the boy is the "bad" part of the egg in the title, as he soon destroys whatever it was that Joe had invented.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1947 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Jules White |
| Runtime | 17 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Good Bad Egg is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1947. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Joe DeRita
Joe Priggle
Dorothy Granger
Florobelle Priggle
Norman Ollestad
Rudolph (as Norman Olestead)
Symona Boniface
Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)
Bobby Burns
Minister (uncredited)
Lew Davis
Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)
Vernon Dent
Rest Home Manager (uncredited)
Frank Mills
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
James C. Morton
Horseshoe Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor
Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)
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