Penrod and Sam
“ATTENTION JUNIOR G-MEN OF AMERICA! Did you know that Penrod is a fellow-member of yours! And that his exploits have made even Washington's famous G-Men sit up and take notice!”
Synopsis
A boy and his gang catch bank robbers using their clubhouse as a hide-out.
Part of the Penrod (Billy Mauch) Collection
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Top Cast
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Billy Mauch
Penrod
Frank Craven
Mr. Schofield
Spring Byington
Mrs. Schofield
Craig Reynolds
Roy Hanson
Harry Watson
Sam
Jackie Morrow
Rodney Bitts
Philip Hurlic
Verman Diggs
Charles Halton
Mr. Bitts
Bernice Pilot
Delia
Kenneth Harlan
Real G-Man
Matthew Beard
Buzz (uncredited)
Georgie Billings
Junior G-Man (uncredited)
Jack Cunningham
Jack (uncredited)
Alan Davis
Lefty (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Joe (uncredited)
Sol Gorss
Hanson's Driver
Mildred Gover
Mrs. Diggs (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
G-Man #2 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. McGann
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward, Hugh Cummings
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Penrod and Sam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. McGann
Lillie Hayward, Hugh Cummings, Booth Tarkington
Howard Jackson
Thomas Pratt
William C. McGann
Department Leadership Roster
William C. McGann
Director
William C. McGann
Producer
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Hugh Cummings
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penrod and Sam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penrod and Sam about?
A boy and his gang catch bank robbers using their clubhouse as a hide-out.
Who directed Penrod and Sam?
Penrod and Sam was directed by William C. McGann.
Who stars in Penrod and Sam?
The principal cast of Penrod and Sam includes Billy Mauch, Frank Craven, Spring Byington, Craig Reynolds, Harry Watson.
When was Penrod and Sam released and how long is it?
Penrod and Sam was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Penrod and Sam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penrod and Sam was composed by Howard Jackson.
Is Penrod and Sam based on a book or true story?
Penrod and Sam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Booth Tarkington".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Penrod and Sam?
Penrod and Sam holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).