there be so many thing to recommend about the film penny serenade . this be a heart tug yet not sappy story of a couple who realize they need a child to keep them together and their only option be adoption . the cary grant character start off want nothing to do with child and end up have his adopt child be his raison detre . there be many familiar yet well execute theme represent adopt child can be just as love a birth child while you do not have to have lot of money to be a good parent . another thing that be very impressive about the film be a unique film technique for it time . the plot be reveal through flashback which happen while the irene dunne character be play phonographs represent the record spin and dissolve into the scene from the past . i find this transition technique quite effective and ahead of it time . the other thing that stand out be the casting of the young actress that play their daughter . all 3 be adorable and but not in an annoying and mock precocious and shirley temple way . finally and this film be bill a a change of pace from the dunne grant comedy like the awful truth but the awesome truth be that this film have hilarious moment . grant be be fine comic form and especially in the early morning feed scene . you can find the dvd penny serenade in the bargain bin at many store which in a way be an insult but a great opportunity for you to add this great film to your dvd collection for penny .