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1937•10 min•Comedy

Penny Wisdom

Is Penny Wisdom a Hit or Flop?

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Is Penny Wisdom worth watching? With a rating of 6.2/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Penny Wisdom Synopsis

A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits.

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Top Cast

Pete Smith
Pete SmithNarrator (voice)
Prudence Penny
Prudence PennyHerself
Harold Minjir
Harold MinjirMatthew E. Smudge (uncredited)
Gertrude Short
Gertrude ShortChloe Smudge (uncredited)
William Worthington
William WorthingtonDinner Guest (uncredited)

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Is Penny Wisdom worth watching?

Penny Wisdom has received mixed reviews with a 6.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is Penny Wisdom hit or flop?

Penny Wisdom has received average ratings (6.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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Penny Wisdom is a Comedy movie that A Pete Smith Specialty short on saving an important dinner after the household's cook suddenly quits....

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfFeb 8, 2024
★ 6

It's the sarcastic commentary from Pete Smith that sells this rather daft short feature. "Mr. Smudge" telephones "Mrs. Smudge" to say that he's bringing his boss round for dinner. That's fine, she's got the best cook in the city. Or does she? It looks like she's been a bit of a pain to her lately and so she has abandoned ship. Cooking can't be that hard, or so she thinks. Some cremated and rock hard roast beef and ice cubes later, the chaos requires the intervention of our narrator and his skilful pal Prudence who'll try to turn this disaster into a triumph. Who knew peanut butter eliminated the taste of burning? Indeed, Prudence is full of great tips to satisfy even the most pernickety of diners. The day is saved! Phew! Good fun, this...