Penrod and Sam (1931)
Best pals Penrod and Sam are leaders of a super-secret neighborhood society, the In-Or-In Boys Club. Troubles arise when a pompous prig tries to join the club and when the boys lose their clubhouse in a land sale. But there’s also plenty of time to play pranks, put on a carnival, experience the pangs of first love, and romp with Duke, the world’s best dog.
Director: William Beaudine
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: October 1, 1931
Cast
- Leon Janney - Penrod Schofield
- Frank Coghlan Jr. - Sam Williams
- Margaret Marquis - Marjorie Jones
- Dorothy Peterson - Mary Schofield
- Billy Lord - Georgie Hemingway Bassett
- Michael Stuart - Rodney Bitts
- Jimmy Robinson - Herman Washington
- Robert Dandridge - Verman Washington
- Matt Moore - Henry Schofield
- Dorothy Peterson - Mrs. Schofield
Screenplay
- Waldemar Young (Screenplay)
- Booth Tarkington (Story)
- Booth Tarkington (Novel)
Editing: LeRoy Stone
Production: First National Pictures
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendships Born from Rivalry, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court
Keywords
family relationships, rivalry, school, dog, childhood
More Films by Director: William Beaudine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Penrod and Sam about?
- Best pals Penrod and Sam are leaders of a super-secret neighborhood society, the In-Or-In Boys Club. Troubles arise when a pompous prig tries to join the club and when the boys lose their clubhouse in a land sale. But there’s also plenty of time to play pranks, put on a carnival, experience the pangs of first love, and romp with Duke, the world’s best dog.
- Who directed Penrod and Sam?
- Penrod and Sam was directed by William Beaudine.
- Who stars in Penrod and Sam?
- Penrod and Sam stars Leon Janney, Frank Coghlan Jr., Margaret Marquis, Dorothy Peterson, Billy Lord, Michael Stuart.
- How long is Penrod and Sam?
- Penrod and Sam has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Penrod and Sam?
- Penrod and Sam is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What are the themes of Penrod and Sam?
- The themes of Penrod and Sam include: Friendships Born from Rivalry, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court.