The Penalty
“Find the Blonde and Get the Gangster!”
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.
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The Penalty
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-05
Top Cast
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Gene Reynolds
Russell 'Roosty' Nelson
Edward Arnold
Martin 'Stuff' Nelson
Lionel Barrymore
'Grandpop' Logan
Robert Sterling
Edward McCormick
Gene Reynolds
'Roosty'
Marsha Hunt
Katherine Logan
Emma Dunn
'Ma' McCormick
Veda Ann Borg
Julie Jackson
Richard Lane
Craig
Gloria DeHaven
Anne Logan
Grant Mitchell
Judge
Phil Silvers
Hobo
Veda Ann Borg
Julie
Warren Ashe
Jay
William Haade
Van
Ralph Byrd
Brock
Joe Devlin
Shorty (uncredited)
Byron Foulger
Bank Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold S. Bucquet
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Higgins, Harry Ruskin
- Original Title
- The Penalty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold S. Bucquet
John C. Higgins, Harry Ruskin, Martin Berkeley
Department Leadership Roster
John C. Higgins
Screenplay
Harold S. Bucquet
Director
Harry Ruskin
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Penalty
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What is The Penalty about?
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.
Who directed The Penalty?
The Penalty was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Who stars in The Penalty?
The principal cast of The Penalty includes Gene Reynolds, Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Sterling, Gene Reynolds.
When was The Penalty released and how long is it?
The Penalty was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Penalty?
The Penalty holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).