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In the swirling heart of a bustling metropolis, Penelope Elcott, a captivating woman of charm and intrigue, masks her true identity to cunningly rob the bank presided over by her husband, James Elcott. This audacious act is not her first dalliance with crime, but the latest in a string of meticulously planned jewelry thefts from unsuspecting victims.
Penelope, however, is not driven by avarice or necessity — the wealth amassed from her transgressions remains untouched, her motivation elusive even to herself. Her actions are not the compulsive urges of a kleptomaniac but a tantalizing puzzle she strives to unravel with the aid of her long-suffering therapist, Dr. Gregory Mannix. Torn between his professional commitment and the growing tendrils of love for his enigmatic patient, Dr. Mannix grapples with the grave revelation of Penelope's crimes.
James and Penelope's whirlwind romance had spun into matrimony in a mere three weeks. Yet, the magnetic allure that drew James to Penelope began to attract others, and along with a flurry of promotions, James found himself increasingly distant from his intriguing wife. As a result, Penelope took to robbing her husband's bank and his business associates, all while donning a clever disguise.
However, Penelope is not a woman plagued with guilt. Instead, she teases the edge of discovery, daring those around her, including the diligent police lieutenant Horatio Bixbee, to uncover her secret. As she begins to understand her motivations and contemplates her next move, the truth threatens to become glaringly apparent, potentially pushing James towards a belated realization.
Dr. Mannix, besotted with Penelope, theorizes that James' neglect and overwork might be triggering her criminal exploits. But as everyone around her falls under her spell, Penelope's confessions of her crimes are met with disbelief. This intriguing tale of love, deception, and self-discovery will leave you questioning — when the truth is as enchanting as the lie, what is to be believed?
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Penelope is a comedy movie featuring Natalie Wood.
Penelope is currently streaming on Spectrum On Demand.