Bet You Didn’t Know: Secrets Behind The Making Of “The Preacher’s Wife”
Penny Marshall
Despite all the misfortune surrounding the film, director Penny Marshall set the tempo for the actors and crew by modeling a dedicated work ethic and an attitude of perseverance. Both Courtney B. Vance and Whitney told People just how hard Marshall worked despite all the set backs and even her own health issues:
Courtney B. Vance said: “We all felt the need to put our arms around her and ask, ‘Are you okay?’ She almost had walking pneumonia.”
And Whitney said: “Penny has the stamina of a horse. She didn’t take one day off. She was the strongest of us all.”