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PENNY SERENADE
NEW 4K DCP RESTORATION
U.S., 1941
Directed by George Stevens
With Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Beulah Bondi
Approx. 119 min. 4K DCP.
“Since marrying Roger Adams (Cary Grant), Julie (Irene Dunne) has wanted to start a family. An accident while she's visiting Japan causes a miscarriage and makes Julie incapable of having children. After they adopt a little girl, Trina (Eva Lee Kuney), Roger's small newspaper folds, and the couple has to fight in court to keep her. Even though they succeed, another tragedy strikes out of nowhere. The Adams' marriage looks headed for divorce, unless something brings them close again.” – Rotten Tomatoes
Reviews
“George Stevens' direction and the excellence of the stars' playing make the film.”
– John C. Flinn Sr., Variety
“If you are prone to easy weeping, you might even take along a washtub.”
– Bosley Crowther, The New York Times