"Remember the tune they were singing the night we fell in love?..."
Julie and Roger are a love-struck married couple who desperately want to have a child. Tragedy after tragedy gets in their way, as the two attempt to rise above their troubles and fulfill their dreams of parenthood.
Penny Serenade (1941) is a drama and romance film directed by George Stevens, released on April 24, 1941 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Beulah Bondi and Edgar Buchanan. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 125 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Penny Serenade.
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Irene Dunne
as Julie Gardiner
Cary Grant
as Roger Adams
Beulah Bondi
as Miss Oliver
Edgar Buchanan
as Applejack
Ann Doran
as Dotty
Eva Lee Kuney
as Six-Year-Old Trina
Leonard Willey
as Dr. Hartley
Wallis Clark
as Judge
Walter Soderling
as Billings
Jane Biffle
as One-Year-Old Trina
Dorothy Adams
as Mother in Stalled Car (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
as McDougal (uncredited)
Directed by George Stevens, written by Morrie Ryskind and Martha Cheavens, produced by George Stevens.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 125 ratings.
This film boasts a wonderful dramatic turn by a young Cary Grant. If you're of the minority who view Mr. Grant as a boring, overrated comedy actor, give this a watch because the great man can most certainly act! It's a very enjoyable romance, elevated by a sparkling cast. The story is very heartwarming, but also quite the tearjerker. The record player transitions between scenes are quite a lovely touch, and good…
Reviewed on July 14, 2020
There is certainly chemistry between Irene Dunne and Cary Grant as the married couple with their lives ahead of them until an earthquake and tragedy strikes them and they must adjust to a life without the prospect of having their own child. That is until - with a little intervention from an avuncular and ever helpful "Applejack" (Edgar Buchanan) - they decide to adopt. They live a pretty subsistence existence by…
Reviewed on June 25, 2022
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The main cast of Penny Serenade (1941) includes Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Beulah Bondi, Edgar Buchanan and Ann Doran. The film was directed by George Stevens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Penny Serenade was released on April 24, 1941 and runs for 2h.
Penny Serenade (1941) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 125 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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