Penelope [Blu-ray]

Director: Arthur Hiller Arthur Hiller

Overview

In this comedy, a neglected wife robs her husband's bank in order to get his attention. She then feels guilty and goes to a psychoanalyst to confess. He falls in love with her and tries to help return the money to the bank. Mayhem and a merry mix-up ensues.

Product Details

Release Date:	01/14/2020
UPC:	0888574770754
Original Release:	1966
Rating:	NR
Source:	Warner Archives
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Language:	English
Time:	1:38:00
Sales rank:	20,898

Special Features

Edith Head featurette; Theatrical trailer; 1080p High Definition; English SDH Subtitles

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Natalie Wood	Penelope Elcott
Ian Bannen	James B. Elcott
Dick Shawn	Dr. Gregory Mannix
Peter Falk	Lieutenant Horatio Bixbee
Jonathan Winters	Prof. Klobb
Lila Kedrova	Sadaba
Lou Jacobi	Ducky
Norma Crane	Mildred
Arthur Malet	Maj. Higgins
Jerome Cowan	Bank Manager
Arlene Golonka	Honeysuckle Rose
Amzie Strickland	Miss Serena
Bill Gunn	Sgt. Rothschild
Carl Ballantine	Boom Boom
Iggie Wolfington	Store Owner
John Williams	Composer

Technical Credits

George Wells

Arthur Hiller	Director
George Wells	Screenwriter
Arthur M. Loew Jr.	Producer

Editorial Reviews

Penelope is a totally implausible comedy, and that very implausibility will be too big a liability for many viewers. Those willing to accept its ludicrous premise, however, will likely enjoy this featherweight romp. True, Penelope tries too hard to be wacky and zany and therefore ends ups a little too noisy and rowdy, but it's still amiable and fun. In the title role, Natalie Wood is also guilty of giving it too much of the old college try; depending upon one's tolerance for Wood's personality, this may or may not be a problem. Dick Shawn may also be something of an acquired taste, but there's very solid work from Ian Bannen, Peter Falk, Norma Crane, and especially Jonathan Winters. Arthur Hiller is a little off his form as director, but, in general, the film flows smoothly -- and it (and the leading lady) look terrific. The Edith Head costumes are yummy and the general design is candy-colored scrumptious. Penelope is not to everyone's taste, but those in the mood for an unchallenging evening will eat it up.