Penn of Pennsylvania
Synopsis
Penn of Pennsylvania is a 1941 British historical drama film directed by Lance Comfort and starring Deborah Kerr, Clifford Evans, Dennis Arundell, Henry Oscar, Herbet Lomas and Edward Rigby. The film depicts the life of the Quaker founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. It portrays his struggle to be granted a colonial charter in London and attracting settlers to his new colony as well as his adoption a radical new approach with regard to the treatment of the Native Americans. It is also known by the alternative title Courageous Mr. Penn.
Top Cast
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Clifford Evans
William Penn
Deborah Kerr
Gulielma Maria Springett
Dennis Arundell
Charles II
Aubrey Mallalieu
Chaplain
D.J. Williams
Lord Arlington
O.B. Clarence
Lord Cecil
James Harcourt
George Fox
Charles Carson
Adm. Penn
Henry Oscar
Samuel Pepys
Max Adrian
Elton
John Stuart
Bindle
Maire O'Neill
Cook
Edward Rigby
Bushell
Joss Ambler
Lord Mayor of London
J.H. Roberts
Ford
Edmund Willard
Ship's Captain
Gus McNaughton
Ship's Mate (as Guss Mc Naughton)
Percy Marmont
Holme
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Screenplay & Story
- Anatole de Grunwald
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- Penn of Pennsylvania
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- British National Films, Anglo-American Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort
Anatole de Grunwald
William Alwyn
Gus Drisse
Sidney Cole
Richard Vernon
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Comfort
Director
Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay
Richard Vernon
Producer
Gus Drisse
Director of Photography
Sidney Cole
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn of Pennsylvania
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penn of Pennsylvania about?
Penn of Pennsylvania is a 1941 British historical drama film directed by Lance Comfort and starring Deborah Kerr, Clifford Evans, Dennis Arundell, Henry Oscar, Herbet Lomas and Edward Rigby. The film depicts the life of the Quaker founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. It portrays his struggle to be granted a colonial charter in London and attracting settlers to his new colony as well as his adoption a radical new approach with regard to the treatment of the Native Americans. It is also known by the alternative title Courageous Mr. Penn.
Who directed Penn of Pennsylvania?
Penn of Pennsylvania was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in Penn of Pennsylvania?
The principal cast of Penn of Pennsylvania includes Clifford Evans, Deborah Kerr, Dennis Arundell, Aubrey Mallalieu, D.J. Williams.
When was Penn of Pennsylvania released and how long is it?
Penn of Pennsylvania was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Penn of Pennsylvania?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penn of Pennsylvania was composed by William Alwyn.