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Penrod and Sam

Based On the book by Booth Tarkington

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.

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Release date:
1937
Cast:
Billy and Bobby Mauch
Genre:
Comedy drama
Country:
United States
Language:
English

Book vs Film

Cover of Penrod and Sam
The Book · 1916

Penrod and Sam

Booth Tarkington

★ 3.5 / 5 2 ratings · Open Library
Poster for Penrod and Sam
The Film · 1937

Penrod and Sam

William C. McGann

★ 6.3 / 10 169 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 21 years after publication.

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