Three Is a Family is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Edward Ludwig and starring Marjorie Reynolds, Charlie Ruggles, and Fay Bainter. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Recording (W. V. Wolfe). Cast Marjorie Reynolds as Kitty Mitchell Charlie Ruggles as Sam Whitaker Fay Bainter as Frances Whittaker Helen Broderick as Irma Arthur Lake as Archie Whittaker Hattie McDaniel as Maid Jeff Donnell as Hazel Whittaker John Philliber as Dr. Bartell Walter Catlett as Barney Meeker Clarence Kolb as Mr. Steele Else Janssen as Adelaide Renie Riano as Genevieve Warren Hymer as Coolie Clyde Fillmore as Mr. Spencer Christian Rub as Bellboy References External links 1944 films 1944 comedy films American black-and-white films American comedy films American films based on plays 1940s English-language films Films directed by Edward Ludwig Films produced by Sol Lesser United Artists films 1940s American films