Penny Serenade - Penny Serenade - DVD

A sad song is playing on the record player. Julie, played by Irene Dunne, cannot listen, and turns the music off. Glancing at the nursery, Julie remembers meeting Roger, her husband, played by Cary Grant. Roger, a reporter is being assigned to a post in Japan. Julie and Roger marry immediately. Three months later, while in Japan, Julie reports that she is pregnant. Then, a violent earthquake strikes, demolishing their house and causing Julie to lose the baby - Julie cannot conceive any other children. Julie's friend encourages her to adopt a child. The orphanage has a five-week-old little girl for adoption. Happy with their new baby girl, tragedy strikes at the age of six, when the child dies suddenly after a brief illness. But, this is not the end of the story. Perhaps there is a happy ending, nonetheless? You'll just have to watch this touching and tearful movie to find out! This touching sentimental melodrama was produced and directed by one of Hollywood's great directors, George Stevens. (115 minutes - 1941 - Black & White - 4:3).