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The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959)

1959-02-20 · 1h 27m · EN
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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.

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Walter ReischWriterHenry LevinDirector

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Clifton WebbClifton WebbMr. Horace PennypackerDorothy McGuireDorothy McGuireMrs. Emily 'Ma' PennypackerCharles CoburnCharles CoburnGrampa PennypackerJill St. JohnJill St. JohnKate PennypackerRon ElyRon ElyWilbur FieldingRay StricklynRay StricklynHorace Pennypacker IIIDavid NelsonDavid NelsonHenry PennypackerDorothy StickneyDorothy StickneyAunt Jane PennypackerLarry GatesLarry GatesRev. Dr. FieldingRichard DeaconRichard DeaconSheriff

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Based on play or musicalBigamySecret life

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityBased On Play Or Musical · Bigamy · Secret LifeDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference264512Actor preference395134 · 253877 · 263016

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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.

How long is The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker?

The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker has a runtime of 87 minutes.