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Penrod and Sam (1931)

1931-10-01 · 1h 11m · EN
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Best pals Penrod and Sam are leaders of a super-secret neighborhood society, the In-Or-In Boys Club. Troubles arise when a pompous prig tries to join the club and when the boys lose their clubhouse in a land sale. But there’s also plenty of time to play pranks, put on a carnival, experience the pangs of first love, and romp with Duke, the world’s best dog.

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William BeaudineDirector

Top billed cast

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Leon JanneyLeon JanneyPenrod SchofieldFrank Coghlan Jr.Frank Coghlan Jr.Sam WilliamsCameo the DogCameo the DogDuke (as Cameo)Margaret MarquisMargaret MarquisMarjorie JonesDorothy PetersonDorothy PetersonMary SchofieldMatt MooreMatt MooreHenry SchofieldZasu PittsZasu PittsMrs. BassettJohnny ArthurJohnny ArthurMr. BassettBilly LordBilly LordGeorgie Hemingway BassettCharles SellonCharles SellonMr. BittsMichael StuartMichael StuartRodney BittsDorothy PetersonDorothy PetersonMrs. Schofield

Keywords

SchoolRivalryDogFamily relationshipsChildhood

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinitySchool · Rivalry · DogDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily RelationshipsDirector preference330247

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Frequently asked questions about Penrod and Sam

What is Penrod and Sam about?

Best pals Penrod and Sam are leaders of a super-secret neighborhood society, the In-Or-In Boys Club. Troubles arise when a pompous prig tries to join the club and when the boys lose their clubhouse in a land sale. But there’s also plenty of time to play pranks, put on a carnival, experience the pangs of first love, and romp with Duke, the world’s best dog.

How long is Penrod and Sam?

Penrod and Sam has a runtime of 71 minutes.