Just Around the Corner (1938)

Kitty: Everybody's got their troubles, Penny, even little half-pints like you. You've got a good strong chin. You keep it up no matter what happens.

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Penny Hale: I'll bet you get pretty tired of it all, don't you, Uncle Sam?
Samuel G. Henshaw: Tired? I'm sick of the whole kit and kaboodle! Who are you?
Penny Hale: I'm Penny.
Samuel G. Henshaw: Oh, is that what you're waiting for? Here.
[handing her a penny]
Penny Hale: No, thank you!
Samuel G. Henshaw: Why not?
Penny Hale: There are too many people taking money from you now. I wouldn't dream of it. I'll be around about this time everyday. If you need anymore help, just call me and I'll come. Goodbye, Uncle Sam. Keep your chin up!

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Penny Hale: Why did Daddy move? He liked our penthouse, and I loved it.
Waters: Questions, questions. Curiosity killed a cat once.
Penny Hale: Your cat?
Waters: Yes. Uh, no! And stop saying "our penthouse." It isn't yours, not anymore.

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This was the last of four films to pair Shirley Temple with Bill Robinson.
One of the kids calls Penny "Bright Eyes". This is a reference to Shirley Temple's earlier hit film, Bright Eyes.
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