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Penrod

1922-02-20 · 80 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy · Drama

Young rapscallion Penrod Schofield causes a good deal of trouble in his community, all in the name of protecting kids from too-strict parents and nasty neighbors. He heads the ABPA (American Boys' Protective Association) and through it disrupts a number of local social events. The townspeople are pretty fed up with Penrod and his gang, but when a couple of outlaws come to town, Penrod shows his mettle.

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Directors
Marshall Neilan
Production companies
Marshall Neilan Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wesley BarryWesley BarryPenrod
Tully MarshallTully MarshallMr. Schofield
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. Schofield
John HarronJohn HarronRobert Williams
Gordon GriffithGordon GriffithSam Williams
Newton HallGeorge Bassett
Harry GriffithFoster
Cecil HollandCecil HollandJohn Barrett
Sunshine Sammy MorrisonSunshine Sammy MorrisonHerman
Charles Meakin Jr.Boy (uncredited)

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