Penrod and Sam (1937 film)

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Penrod and Sam
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by William C. McGann
Screenplay by Lillie Hayward
Hugh Cummings
Based on Penrod and Sam
1916 novel
by Booth Tarkington
Produced by Bryan Foy
Starring Billy Mauch
Frank Craven
Spring Byington
Craig Reynolds
Harry Watson
Jackie Morrow
Cinematography L. William O'Connell
Edited by Thomas Pratt
Music by Howard Jackson
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • February 28, 1937 (1937-02-28)
Running time
64 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Penrod and Sam is a 1937 drama film directed by William C. McGann and written by Lillie Hayward and Hugh Cummings. [1] It was the third screen version of American writer Booth Tarkington's novel Penrod and Sam . The film stars Billy Mauch, Frank Craven, Spring Byington, Craig Reynolds, Harry Watson and Jackie Morrow. The film was released by Warner Bros. on February 28, 1937. [2] [3]

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Plot

Penrod Schofield and his gang are the Jr. G Men, a secret club where all members are sworn to uphold the law and turn in crooks. When the mother of the youngest member is killed by bank robbers, the boys go into action.

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References

  1. The AFI Catalog of Feature Films 1893-1993: Penrod and Sam
  2. Hal Erickson (2016). "Penrod-and-Sam - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  3. "Penrod and Sam (1937) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.