Penny Serenade
“"Remember the tune they were singing the night we fell in love?..."”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Irene Dunne
Julie Gardiner
Cary Grant
Roger Adams
Beulah Bondi
Miss Oliver
Edgar Buchanan
Applejack
Ann Doran
Dotty
Eva Lee Kuney
Six-Year-Old Trina
Leonard Willey
Dr. Hartley
Wallis Clark
Judge
Walter Soderling
Billings
Jane Biffle
One-Year-Old Trina
Dorothy Adams
Mother in Stalled Car (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
McDougal (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Mother (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Morrie Ryskind
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Penny Serenade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
Morrie Ryskind, Martha Cheavens
W. Franke Harling
Joseph Walker
Otto Meyer
George Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
George Stevens
Director
Morrie Ryskind
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Otto Meyer
Editor
George Stevens
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penny Serenade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penny Serenade about?
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.
Who directed Penny Serenade?
Penny Serenade was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in Penny Serenade?
The principal cast of Penny Serenade includes Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Beulah Bondi, Edgar Buchanan, Ann Doran.
When was Penny Serenade released and how long is it?
Penny Serenade was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Penny Serenade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penny Serenade was composed by W. Franke Harling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Penny Serenade?
Penny Serenade holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).