The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry LevinDirector
- Walter ReischWriter
- Leigh HarlineOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Clifton WebbMr. Horace Pennypacker
- Dorothy McGuireMrs. Emily 'Ma' Pennypacker
- Charles CoburnGrampa Pennypacker
- Jill St. JohnKate Pennypacker
- Ron ElyWilbur Fielding
- Ray StricklynHorace Pennypacker III
- David NelsonHenry Pennypacker
- Dorothy StickneyAunt Jane Pennypacker
- Larry GatesRev. Dr. Fielding
- Richard DeaconSheriff
- Ahna CapriBabs Pennypacker
- Joan FreemanMary Pennypacker
Stills
Themes
based on play or musicalbigamysecret life