Penny Wisdom
Synopsis
A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
- Original Title
- Penny Wisdom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Miller
Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
William V. Skall
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
David Miller
Director
Pete Smith
Producer
Robert Lees
Writer
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Writer
William V. Skall
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penny Wisdom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penny Wisdom about?
A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits.
Who directed Penny Wisdom?
Penny Wisdom was directed by David Miller.
Who stars in Penny Wisdom?
The principal cast of Penny Wisdom includes Pete Smith, Prudence Penny, Harold Minjir, Gertrude Short, William Worthington.
When was Penny Wisdom released and how long is it?
Penny Wisdom was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Penny Wisdom?
Penny Wisdom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).