The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959)
He Had Two Wives And Led Two Lives... He's The Best Dad Two Families Ever Had - At The Same Time!
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.
Director: Henry Levin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: February 20, 1959
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Walter Reisch
- Liam O'Brien (Theatre Play)
Music: Leigh Harline
Cinematography: Milton Krasner
Editing: William Mace
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on play or musical, bigamy, secret life
More Films by Director: Henry Levin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker stars Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Charles Coburn, Jill St. John, Ron Ely, Ray Stricklyn.
- How long is The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker?
- The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker?
- The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker produced?
- The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker was produced in United States of America.