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Summary: One of the best tear jerkers on film
Review: I have watched this movie countless times, and to this day never tire of it! Cary Grant is the husband that dreams are made of! He positively shines in this role. He was one of a kind, and truely shows it here. His pairing with Irene Dunn is perfect as they play well of each other. She is a perfect blend of wholesome & sexy as was the way of things in that era. The interesting way the story told in flashbacks by playing old records and remembering the time they represent covers love, hope, courage, heartache and triumph.
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Summary: One of the best tear jerkers on film
Review: I have watched this movie countless times, and to this day never tire of it! Cary Grant is the husband that dreams are made of! He positively shines in this role. He was one of a kind, and truely shows it here. His pairing with Irene Dunn is perfect as they play well of each other. She is a perfect blend of wholesome & sexy as was the way of things in that era. The interesting way the story told in flashbacks by playing old records and remembering the time they represent covers love, hope, courage, heartache and triumph.
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Summary: Want your tears jerked? Here's just the jerker!
Review: I saw this movie for the first time about fifteen years ago and for some reason every scene stuck with me. It's just one of those films that you remember. Unfortunately, the print used on the video was not in the best of shape, but that didn't matter. Watching this movie again was like seeing it for the first time because Cary Grant's performance is so touchingly real and Irene Dunne is so serenely beautiful. TV watchers will get a kick out of seeing Edgar Buchanan of "Pettycoat Junction" fame playing the lovable Applejack.
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Summary: CHECK THE RUNNING TIME !
Review: I've loved this movie since I was a kid (No, not when it came out...33). Irene Dunne and Cary Grant were flawless together. I bought the DVD put out by Platinum Disc Corp. The picture quality is pretty ... good (especially for [$$$]), but BEWARE...there is no running time listed. ... I just got the Catcom DVD(n/a from Amazon) which has that part, but the pic quality is lousy.
Also, unless it's a typo, it may be missing about ...min. from somewhere else, because on the back it says ... minutes. Somehow, somewhere I need to get the perfect copy. ...
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Summary: CHECK THE RUNNING TIME !
Review: I've loved this movie since I was a kid (No, not when it came out...33). Irene Dunne and Cary Grant were flawless together. I bought the DVD put out by Platinum Disc Corp. The picture quality is pretty ... good (especially for [$$$]), but BEWARE...there is no running time listed. ... I just got the Catcom DVD(n/a from Amazon) which has that part, but the pic quality is lousy.
Also, unless it's a typo, it may be missing about ...min. from somewhere else, because on the back it says ... minutes. Somehow, somewhere I need to get the perfect copy. ...
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Summary: Stevens Plus Dunne Plus Grant ...equals Perfection
Review: If one was to sit down and write about the film career of Cary Grant it certainly would not be easy. A good formula might be that if you take most of his roles and try to put any other actor in them to see how they would turn out.For Example, " My Favorite Wife" , one of the three teamings of Dunne and Grant( this film and " The Awful Truth" are the others), was remade with Doris Day and James Garner, two pretty fare comedic actors themselves.It is pretty painful to watch this film if you have seen Grant and Dunne go at it. Their timimg is uncanny, the close ups are multi dimensional, and in this sentimental film ,their interplay is unique. " Penny Serenade" gives us a real look into this teams total charisma on the screen. Their future is somehow buried in their past love for each other. Edgar Buchanon( former dentist) acts as an interface for their problems. Try the new digital remaster!!
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Summary: Nice movie, shame about the copy
Review: If, like me, you are looking for classic movies on dvd BEWARE! Mandacy Entertainment are producing sub-standard dvds at a seemingly bargain price. They use movies whose copyrights have run out and slap them on a dics to cash in on the growing popularity of dvd. Do not waste your money!! The transfers are worse than awful. It makes VHS look vastly superior - in fact, it even makes daguerreotypes look superior! As for the movie - it's a sweet sentimental story that's definately worth watching, especially if you are a Cary Grant fan. 4 stars for the movie. 0 stars for the dvd.
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Summary: Cary Grant at his best
Review: It seems as though even the best print of this film is poor quality, but that doesn't take away from Cary Grant's performance. While he cuts up and is his devil-may-care self in much of the film, when he pleads to keep his adopted daughter he shows dramatic depth. He fiddles with his hat, looks over his shoulder at his daughter, and becomes choked up at the thought of losing her. This is probably my favorite of his performances. And Irene Dunne is no slouch either.
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Summary: A beautiful transfer of a cinema classic!!
Review: Keep in mind that I have no real facts here, but I think that this qualifies as one of the first-ever 'tearjerker' films. The story is a simple tale of a couple who is unable to have their own children, and so decide to adopt. The story is their story, and the painful process they go through. The story is somewhat predictible and very mushy by today's standards, but still holds it own very well. George Stevens, the famous director, manages to pull it off very well without getting bogged down in the drama, and you will find yourself engrossed in the story before you know it. Cary Grant gives one of the most sincere performances of his career, and it is a striking change from anyone who's used to seeing him in his usual charming-gentleman Hitchcock role. Irene Dunne, playing Grant's wife, is well-suited to the role. While she tends to come off a bit erratic, her character is utterly convincing. The DVD copy itself is sharp and crisp, and has not been painfully colorized like previous VHS versions. The extra features are lacking, but if you're looking for a great quality of this classic, then pick it up.
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Summary: One of the best pictures to come out of the 40s!
Review: One of Cary Grant's and Irene Dunne's best! Edgar Buchanan as Applejack and Beulah Bondi as the social worker are also memorable. This is truly an old-fashioned five hanky tearjerker. But it has its comic moments as well. So many parents can laugh at the part where they first brought home the newborn baby. I know it takes me back to those days! And the part where Irene Dunne is nervous about giving the baby a bath for the first time. I remember feeling just like that! Even though some parts are sad, I always feel glad when things work out in the end. I agree with those who own lousy copies of the DVD. This picture deserves first class treatment so people can still enjoy it. I have a VHS black and white copy that I think I bought at Caldor's years ago. It has a good clear picture, and while you can tell that the soundtrack is old, it's still very much watchable. My copy was put out by Hal Roach studios.
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