Penrod and Sam
Penrod and Sam is a 1937 drama film directed by William C. McGann and written by Lillie Hayward and Hugh Cummings. It was the third screen version of American writer Booth Tarkington's novel Penrod and Sam. The film stars Billy Mauch, Frank Craven, Spring Byington, Craig Reynolds, Harry Watson and Jackie Morrow. The film was released by Warner Bros. on February 28, 1937.
Plot
Penrod Schofield and his gang are the Jr. G Men, a secret club where all members are sworn to uphold the law and turn in crooks. When the mother of the youngest member is killed by bank robbers, the boys go into action.
More details
author | Lillie Hayward |
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director | William C. McGann |
editor | Thomas Pratt |
genre | comedy-drama |
keywords | bank robber kill |
musicBy | Howard Jackson |
producer | Bryan Foy |
productionCompany | Warner Bros. |
publisher | Warner Bros. |