Penrod (1922)
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14-year-old boys are far more sophisticated now than they were during the 1910s and 1920s, so this picture, based on the Booth Tarkington stories, may sound a bit puerile. The moviegoers of its day, however, were able to relate back to their own childhoods, especially with the capable direction of… More 14-year-old boys are far more sophisticated now than they were during the 1910s and 1920s, so this picture, based on the Booth Tarkington stories, may sound a bit puerile. The moviegoers of its day, however, were able to relate back to their own childhoods, especially with the capable direction of Marhsall Neilan and the charm of young Wesley Barry as the title character. Penrod is a typical boy (at least for the 1920s) who likes to read Wild West stories and play with his friends. Along with his pals, he organizes the "American Boy's Protective Society," which wins the derision of the townsfolk. But when the boys capture a band of notorious robbers, they become local heroes. Penrod also wins pretty little Clara Horton (who, at 19, wasn't quite "little" enough for the part) from his rival. Included in the stellar cast is the exceptionally talented youngster, Frederick "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison, who was borrowed from the Hal Roach Studios especially for this film. ~ Janiss Garza, Rovi
- Directed By
- Marshall Neilan
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Feb 20, 1922 Wide
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Cast
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Wesley Barry
as Penrod
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Tully Marshall
as Mr. Schofield
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Claire McDowell
as Mrs. Schofield
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John Harron
as Robert Williams
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Gordon Griffith
as Sam Williams
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Newton Hall
as George Bassett
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Harry Griffith
as Foster
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Cecil Holland
as John Barrett
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Sammy "Sunshine" Morrison
as Herman
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Marjorie Daw
as Margaret
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Clara Horton
as Marjorie Jones
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Peggy Jane de Schepper
as Baby Rennsdale
- Charles Arling
- Lina Basquette
- Noah Beery Jr.
- Billie Bennett
- Eugénie Besserer
- Virginia True Boardman
- Wheeler Dryden
- Kenneth Green
- Mayme Kelso
- Bernice Radom
- Harry Todd
- Carrie Clark Ward
- Earl N. Crain
- George Dromgold
- Peggy Cartwright
- Charles Meakin
- Fred Thomson
