What is the basic plot of the 1941 film “Penny Serenade”?
Penny Serenade (1941) is a film melodrama starring Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Beulah Bondi, and Edgar Buchanan. It was directed by George Stevens and written by Martha Cheavens and Morrie Ryskind. It depicts the story of a loving couple who must overcome adversity to keep their marriage and raise a child. Cary Grant was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance. Contents [hide] * 1 Plot summary * 2 Cast * 3 Copyright status * 4 Reception * 5 Adaptations to Other Media * 6 See also * 7 References * 8 External links [edit] Plot summary While listening to a recording of “Penny Serenade,” Julie Gardiner Adams (Irene Dunne) begins reflecting on her past. Roger (Cary Grant) and Julie Adams suffer a tragedy when she miscarries in an earthquake during their trip to Japan. They are told that she cannot have children. They request to adopt a two-year old boy, but ultimately adopt a much younger girl. They struggle to make ends meet and to retain their parental rights when
