Penrod and Sam (1937 film)
1937 film by William C. McGann From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1937 film by William C. McGann From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
| Penrod and Sam | |
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| 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 |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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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