Penrod and Sam(1931)
Penrod and Sam Synopsis
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.
Penrod and Sam (1931) is a comedy and drama film directed by William Beaudine, released on October 1, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Leon Janney, Frank Coghlan Jr., Margaret Marquis and Dorothy Peterson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- William Beaudine
- Writers:
- Booth Tarkington, Booth Tarkington, Waldemar Young
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Penrod and Sam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leon Janney
as Penrod Schofield
Frank Coghlan Jr.
as Sam Williams
- Margaret Marquis
Margaret Marquis
as Marjorie Jones
Dorothy Peterson
as Mary Schofield
- Billy Lord
Billy Lord
as Georgie Hemingway Bassett
- Michael Stuart
Michael Stuart
as Rodney Bitts
- Jimmy Robinson
Jimmy Robinson
as Herman Washington
- Robert Dandridge
Robert Dandridge
as Verman Washington
Matt Moore
as Henry Schofield
Dorothy Peterson
as Mrs. Schofield
- Helen Beaudine
Helen Beaudine
as Margaret Shofield
Johnny Arthur
as Mr. Bassett
Key crew
Directed by William Beaudine, written by Booth Tarkington, Booth Tarkington and Waldemar Young.
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Penrod and Sam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Penrod and Sam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Penrod and Sam online?
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Penrod and Sam (1931) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Penrod and Sam?
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The main cast of Penrod and Sam (1931) includes Leon Janney, Frank Coghlan Jr., Margaret Marquis, Dorothy Peterson and Billy Lord. The film was directed by William Beaudine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Penrod and Sam released?
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Penrod and Sam was released on October 1, 1931 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Penrod and Sam worth watching?
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Penrod and Sam (1931) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.