The Penalty(1941)
Find the Blonde and Get the Gangster!
The Penalty Synopsis
In this crime drama, a ruthless gangster's son is soon following in his father's footsteps. When his daddy kills an FBI agent and a cabby, the boy sees it all. Fortunately the courts intervene and send the lad off to live with a family of farmers.
The Penalty (1941) is a drama and crime film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, released on March 13, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Gene Reynolds, Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore and Robert Sterling. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Writers:
- John C. Higgins, Harry Ruskin, Martin Berkeley
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Penalty (1941) Trailer
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The Penalty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Reynolds
as Russell 'Roosty' Nelson
Edward Arnold
as Martin 'Stuff' Nelson
Lionel Barrymore
as 'Grandpop' Logan
Robert Sterling
as Edward McCormick
Gene Reynolds
as 'Roosty'
Marsha Hunt
as Katherine Logan
Emma Dunn
as 'Ma' McCormick
Veda Ann Borg
as Julie Jackson
Richard Lane
as Craig
Gloria DeHaven
as Anne Logan
Grant Mitchell
as Judge
Phil Silvers
as Hobo
Key crew
Directed by Harold S. Bucquet, written by John C. Higgins, Harry Ruskin and Martin Berkeley.
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The Penalty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Penalty – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Penalty?
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The main cast of The Penalty (1941) includes Gene Reynolds, Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Sterling and Gene Reynolds. The film was directed by Harold S. Bucquet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Penalty released?
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The Penalty was released on March 13, 1941 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Penalty worth watching?
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The Penalty (1941) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Penalty?
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