Penrod and Sam
Seen it?1931 | 71 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone) and animal lovers. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true. A good follow-up to Welcome to the Dollhouse or Parenthood. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 11 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Beaudine
- Leon JanneyPenrod Schofield
- Frank Coghlan Jr.Sam Williams
- Margaret MarquisMarjorie Jones
- Dorothy PetersonMary Schofield
- Billy LordGeorgie Hemingway Bassett
- Michael StuartRodney Bitts
- Jimmy RobinsonHerman Washington
- Robert DandridgeVerman Washington
- Matt MooreHenry Schofield
- Dorothy PetersonMrs. Schofield