Pennies from Heaven
"FUN...when Crosby croons himself out of jail and lands on a merry-go-round with the meanest of brats!"
Originally released in 1936. Pennies from Heaven is a comedy/drama film. directed by Norman Z. McLeod. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bing Crosby, Madge Evans, and Edith Fellows
Synopsis
Larry Poole, in prison on a false charge, promises an inmate that when he gets out he will look up and help out a family. The family turns out to be a young girl, Patsy Smith, and her elderly grandfather who need lots of help. This delays Larry from following his dream and going to Venice and becoming a gondolier. Instead, he becomes a street singer and, while singing in the street, meets a pretty welfare worker, Susan Sprague. She takes a dim view of Patsy's welfare under the guardianship of Larry and her grandfather and starts proceedings to have Patsy placed in an orphanage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pennies from Heaven about?
Larry Poole, in prison on a false charge, promises an inmate that when he gets out he will look up and help out a family. The family turns out to be a young girl, Patsy Smith, and her elderly grand...
Who directed Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
How long is Pennies from Heaven?
Pennies from Heaven has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Pennies from Heaven released?
Pennies from Heaven was released on November 25, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pennies from Heaven?
The main cast of Pennies from Heaven includes Bing Crosby, Madge Evans, Edith Fellows, Louis Armstrong, Donald Meek.