Penny Serenade: recorded sound and memory

Here's a brief clip from George Stevens' Penny Serenade (1941). It features the first of a variety of flashbacks brought on by Julie Adams (Irene Dunne) playing records on the family phonograph.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• film
• phonograph
• Cary
• Grant
• Irene
• Dunne

[fromthesidelines]

Apparently, [RCA] Victor made a deal with Columbia to feature their labels and other "promotional" items during the picture; note the presence of the "Nipper" dog figurine, in the music store, at 1:04; that was part of Victor's famous "His Master's Voice" trademark, which was placed in record and music shops, by them, all over the country...

[ksbarnett]

This is fascinating. Do you have a source for this? I'm an academic -- might like to investigate this further.

[jimb50]

I love this movie, but the minute the credits start I start crying. This is a ten hankie movie.

[donlemc]

Ive owned this film for 30 years,its a family favorite.The colorized version only ads to it.One of the few colorized, that does.Wasn't she exquisite? Unlike todays actresses she acted with her face,little gestures with her hands.All that with a wonderful voice.There will never be another Irene Dunne!!!!

[zombified666]

It is like the bride walks out

[1967mustanggta]

I saw this movie in 1984 and I remember it being a Cary Grant movie and that is all. Too bad they make it so you can't watch it on youtube anymore.

Its a really good movie as I recall.

[jstvwrnw]

This is such a wonderful movie. I don't know why films of this caliber aren't made anymore.  It's a tearjerker to be sure but it's just so good.

[HerLabyrinth]

Memorable movie and scene - plus the first time I really took notice of the Phonograph. Love it!

Thanks for uploading.

[xxWarriorsWomanxx]

i love this version of 'you were meant for me' ...does anyone know who sings it?

[brujita04]

Me pasa exactamente lo mismo..It happen the same to me..

[evlear]

i love this film so much, and is over 60years older than me!!

its timeless

[stanmugs]

To a Wild Rose is one of my favorite records from this movie.

[OHAYSARAH]

Haha, amen.

I haven't even been alive for 30 years.