Pennies From Heaven

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Movie Info

In this sentimental musical drama, Bing Crosby is in jail on a trumped-up charge. Crosby meets a condemned prisoner and promises the doomed man to look after his little girl. The girl's grandfather is also part of the "deal," and soon the footloose Crosby finds himself overwhelmed by his responsibilities.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Classics, Comedy, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts
Directed By:

Norman McLeod, Norman Z. McLeod
Written By:

Jo Swerling
In Theaters:

Nov 25, 1936 limited
On Disc/Streaming:

Jan 28, 2003
Runtime:

80 minutes
Studio:

Columbia Pictures

Cast

Bing Crosby
as Larry Poole

Madge Evans
as Susan Sprague

Edith Fellows
as Patsy Smith

Donald Meek
as Gramp Smith

John Gallaudet
as Hart

Louis Armstrong
as Henry

Tom Dugan
as Crowbar

Nana Bryant
as Miss Howard

Charles C. Wilson
as Warden

Harry Tyler
as Concessionaire

William Stack
as Carmichael

Tom Ricketts
as Briggs

Nydia Westman
as Slavey - Hotel Maid

George Chandler

Lionel Hampton
as Band Member (uncredited)

Arthur Hoyt

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Critic Reviews for Pennies From Heaven

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Trifle about a penniless troubadour with a heart of gold.

Mar 3, 2010 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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Audience Reviews for Pennies From Heaven

Sep 03, 2010

This is a sweet movie, and I liked Crosby in it, but the other actors aren't so great. Plus, it's got a predictable romance. It could have been better.

Aj V Super Reviewer