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Penrod (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Penrod' is a 1922 American comedy film directed by Marshall Neilan and written by Lucita Squier. It is based on the 1914 novel 'Penrod' by Booth Tarkington. The film stars Wesley Barry, Tully Marshall, Claire McDowell, John Harron, Gordon Griffith and Newton Hall. The film was released on February 20, 1922, by Associated First National Pictures.
Plot
Penrod Schofield is a mischievous boy who makes trouble in his community by protecting kids from overprotective and strict parents. He leads American Boys' Protective Association (ABPA) which engages in local society disruptions. People from his society are becoming frustrated with his behavior and when the town's outlaws arrive, Penrod shows his true color.
Cast
*Wesley Barry as Penrod
*Tully Marshall as Mr. Schofield
*Claire McDowell as Mrs. Schofield
*John Harron as Robert Williams
*Gordon Griffith as Sam Williams
*Newton Hall as George Bassett
*Harry Griffith as Foster
*Cecil Holland as John Barrett
*Ernie Morrison as Herman
*Florence Morrison as Verman
*Marjorie Daw as Margaret
*Clara Horton as Marjorie Jones
*Peggy Jane as Baby Rennsdale
Preservation
The film is now considered lost.[http://lcweb2.loc.gov:8081/diglib/ihas/loc.mbrs.sfdb.8239/default.html American Silent Feature Film Survival Database: 'Penrod']
References
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