Penrod and Sam
Originally released in 1923. Penrod and Sam is a comedy/drama film. directed by William Beaudine. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben Alexander, Joe Butterworth, and Buddy Messinger
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ben Alexander
as Penrod Schofield
Joe Butterworth
as Sam Williams
Buddy Messinger
as Rodney Bitts
Newton Hall
as Georgie Bassett
Gertrude Messinger
as Marjorie Jones
Joe McGray
as Herman
Eugene Jackson
as Verman
Rockliffe Fellowes
as Mr. Schofield
Gladys Brockwell
as Mrs. Schofield
Mary Philbin
as Margaret Schofield
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- J.K. McDonald Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 promine...
Who directed Penrod and Sam?
Penrod and Sam was directed by William Beaudine.
How long is Penrod and Sam?
Penrod and Sam has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Penrod and Sam released?
Penrod and Sam was released on June 18, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Penrod and Sam?
The main cast of Penrod and Sam includes Ben Alexander, Joe Butterworth, Buddy Messinger, Newton Hall, Gertrude Messinger.