The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker
“He Had Two Wives And Led Two Lives... He's The Best Dad Two Families Ever Had - At The Same Time!”
Synopsis
In early 1900s' Pennsylvania, Mr. Pennypacker has two company offices and two families with a combined total of 17 children. With an office in Harrisburg and an office in Philadelphia, he has successfully kept two separate homes. However, when an emergency requires his oldest son to find him, Mr. Pennypacker's dual life is revealed.
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Clifton Webb
Mr. Horace Pennypacker
Dorothy McGuire
Mrs. Emily 'Ma' Pennypacker
Charles Coburn
Grampa Pennypacker
Jill St. John
Kate Pennypacker
Ron Ely
Wilbur Fielding
Ray Stricklyn
Horace Pennypacker III
David Nelson
Henry Pennypacker
Dorothy Stickney
Aunt Jane Pennypacker
Larry Gates
Rev. Dr. Fielding
Richard Deacon
Sheriff
Ahna Capri
Babs Pennypacker
Joan Freeman
Mary Pennypacker
Mimi Gibson
Elizabeth Pennypacker
Doro Merande
Miss Haskins
Diane Mountford
Trudy Pennypacker
Nora O'Mahoney
Mrs. McNair
Mary Jane Saunders
Laurie Pennypacker
Harvey B. Dunn
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Liam O'Brien, Walter Reisch
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin
Liam O'Brien, Walter Reisch
Leigh Harline
Milton Krasner
William Mace
Charles Brackett
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Levin
Director
Walter Reisch
Writer
Charles Brackett
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
William Mace
Editor
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What is The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker about?
In early 1900s' Pennsylvania, Mr. Pennypacker has two company offices and two families with a combined total of 17 children. With an office in Harrisburg and an office in Philadelphia, he has successfully kept two separate homes. However, when an emergency requires his oldest son to find him, Mr. Pennypacker's dual life is revealed.
Who directed The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker?
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker?
The principal cast of The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker includes Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Charles Coburn, Jill St. John, Ron Ely.
When was The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker released and how long is it?
The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker was composed by Leigh Harline.