Penrod and Sam
Synopsis
Penrod and his gang don't want to let neighborhood "goodie-goodie" Georgie Bassett into their club, but Penrod's father pressures him to allow the boy in because his parents are wealthy and prominent members of the town. Finally the boys agree to let Georgie join, but first they demand that he undergo an "initiation", and they're determined to make it one that Georgie won't soon forget.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Booth Tarkington, Louis D. Lighton, Hope Loring
- Original Title
- Penrod and Sam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- J.K. McDonald Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Booth Tarkington, Louis D. Lighton, Hope Loring
Edward Ullman, Ray June
Edward M. McDermott
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Edward M. McDermott
Editor
Edward Ullman
Director of Photography
Ray June
Director of Photography
Louis D. Lighton
Writer
Hope Loring
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penrod and Sam
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What is Penrod and Sam about?
Penrod and his gang don't want to let neighborhood "goodie-goodie" Georgie Bassett into their club, but Penrod's father pressures him to allow the boy in because his parents are wealthy and prominent members of the town. Finally the boys agree to let Georgie join, but first they demand that he undergo an "initiation", and they're determined to make it one that Georgie won't soon forget.
Who directed Penrod and Sam?
Penrod and Sam was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Penrod and Sam?
The principal cast of Penrod and Sam includes Ben Alexander, Joe Butterworth, Buddy Messinger, Newton Hall, Gertrude Messinger.
When was Penrod and Sam released and how long is it?
Penrod and Sam was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is Penrod and Sam based on a book or true story?
Penrod and Sam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Booth Tarkington".