Penrod and Sam (1937 film)

Penrod and Sam

Theatrical release poster
Directed by William C. McGann
Produced by Bryan Foy
Screenplay by Lillie Hayward
Hugh Cummings
Starring Billy Mauch
Frank Craven
Spring Byington
Craig Reynolds
Harry Watson
Jackie Morrow
Music by Howard Jackson
Cinematography L. William O'Connell
Edited by Thomas Pratt
Production
company
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release dates
  • February 28, 1937 (1937-02-28)
Running time
64 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Penrod and Sam is a 1937 drama film directed by William C. McGann and written by Lillie Hayward and Hugh Cummings. 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.[1][2]

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.

Cast

References

  1. "Penrod-and-Sam - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  2. "Penrod and Sam (1937) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.


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