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COMEDY . 1944 . 1h 21m

Three Is a Family_

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.

Starring Marjorie Reynolds, Charles Ruggles, Fay Bainter
1h 21m
Runtime
1944
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Three Is a Family poster

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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Cast
Marjorie Reynolds stars as Kitty Mitchell in Three Is a Family.
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Year context
Three Is a Family was released 82 years ago in 1944.
Overview
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, Fa...
Three Is a Family is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 21m.

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Released
Runtime
81 min (1h 21m)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Three Is a Family about?
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.
How long is Three Is a Family?
Three Is a Family has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in Three Is a Family?
The cast of Three Is a Family includes Marjorie Reynolds, Charles Ruggles, Fay Bainter, Helen Broderick, Arthur Lake.

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Comedy
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