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Penny Wisdom (1937)

NR · 1937-04-10 · 10m · EN
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A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits.

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David MillerDirectorRobert LeesWriterFrederic I. RinaldoWriter

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Pete SmithPete SmithNarrator (voice)Prudence PennyPrudence PennyHerselfHarold MinjirHarold MinjirMatthew E. Smudge (uncredited)Gertrude ShortGertrude ShortChloe Smudge (uncredited)William WorthingtonWilliam WorthingtonDinner Guest (uncredited)

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference323383Actor preference284035 · 223587 · 347295Country preferenceUs

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What is Penny Wisdom about?

A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits.

How long is Penny Wisdom?

Penny Wisdom has a runtime of 10 minutes.