Penrod and Sam
by Booth Tarkingtonliterary work· published 1916
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Penrod and Sam is a novel by Booth Tarkington that was first published in 1916. it is set pre-World War I. This is a sequel to his earlier book Penrod, and focuses more on the relationship between the main character of the previous book, Penrod Schofield, and his best friend, Sam Williams. More of Penrod's adventures appear in the final book of the series Penrod Jashber (1929). The three books were published together in one volume, Penrod: His Complete Story, in 1931.
Adaptations (3)
Penrod and Sam has been adapted into 3 films, from 1923 to 1937.
Penrod and Sam1923 · film · 84 min · dir. William Beaudine · IMDb ↗IMDb7.0Penrod and his gang don't want to let neighborhood "goodie-goodie" Georgie Bassett into their club, but Penrod's father pressures him to allow the boy in because his parents are wealthy and prominent members of the town. Finally the boys agree to let Georgie join, but first they demand that he undergo an "initiation", and they're determined to make it one that Georgie won't soon forget.
Penrod and Sam1931 · film · 71 min · dir. William Beaudine · IMDb ↗IMDb6.1Best 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.
Penrod and Sam1937 · film · 64 min · dir. William C. McGann · IMDb ↗IMDb6.3A boy and his gang catch bank robbers using their clubhouse as a hide-out.
