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This is an interesting and astute approach to the film. I've never given much thought to the weight of clothing, and how it affects an actor's gait or stance. Pennies From Heaven is a movie I've meant to rewatch for a long, long time. I only saw it once, when my parents rented the video. We'd loved The Jerk, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, and The Man With Two Brains, which I think at the time was the entirety of Martin's body of work, at least as a star. I recall my parents loving the dancing in the movie, but being put off by how vulgar the film was outside of that. I don't remember very much, other than how pretty I thought Bernadette Peters was. Now, if when I watch, I'll pay attention to how the clothing plays a role!

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