PPL Ciné Club Nov

Welcome to the latest meeting of the PPL Cinema Club. The Club normally meets on the 3rd Friday of the month  The programme will normally include one long film and a shorter one.

There are only 30 places available and will be sold on a first come first served basis - Seating is unallocated on the day. Refreshments available £2.00

Friday 20th November 2026 (3rd Friday)

Penny Serenade (1941) starring Cary Grant & Irene Dunne (B&W)

Penny Serenade (1941), directed by George Stevens, is a romantic drama starring Cary Grant as Roger Adams and Irene Dunne as Julie Adams. The film explores love, marriage, parenthood, and the challenges of family life.

Julie and Roger meet and fall in love, with music playing an important role in their relationship. They marry and look forward to building a happy future together. However, their happiness is shattered when Julie suffers a miscarriage, leaving them heartbroken.

Determined to become parents, the couple decide to adopt a child. After facing several difficulties, they finally welcome a baby boy into their lives and name him. Although Roger works hard to establish a successful newspaper, financial problems threaten their family’s stability.

Their greatest challenge comes when the authorities question whether they are suitable parents and consider taking their adopted son away. Roger makes an emotional appeal in court, explaining that genuine parenthood depends on love, devotion, and responsibility rather than wealth alone.

His heartfelt words convince the judge to allow them to keep their child. The film concludes on a hopeful note, celebrating the strength of love and the importance of family. Through music and memories, Penny Serenade shows how couples can overcome tragedy and hardship through patience, commitment, and enduring affection.

Running time 120 mins.

Additional Information

• Free Parking including disabled space
• No 51 Bus stop approx. 250m away
• Level access and disabled facilities