Penrod (film)

Penrod
Advertisement for Penrod on page 5 of the February 18, 1922 issue of the Duluth Herald
Directed by	Marshall Neilan
Screenplay by	Lucita Squier
Based on	Penrod by Booth Tarkington
Starring	Wesley Barry Tully Marshall Claire McDowell John Harron Gordon Griffith Newton Hall
Cinematography	David Kesson Ray June
Edited by	Daniel J. Gray
Production company	Marshall Neilan Productions
Distributed by	Associated First National Pictures
Release date	February 20, 1922 (1922-02-20)
Running time	80 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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.^[1][2][3]

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.

• 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
• Jackie Condon as Uncredited
• Peggy Cartwright as Uncredited

The film is now considered lost.^[4]

• Penrod at IMDb