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Penrod and His Twin Brother (1938) - Movie Browser

One boy. Two twins. A dog accused of crimes he didn't commit. Chaos ensues.

Wholesome mayhemVintage screwballKid detective energy

Overview

Penrod Schofield's mischievous dog, Duke, is falsely accused of biting Penrod's spoiled friend, Rodney.

Content warning

double dog mistaken identity crooks

Sibling loyaltySmall-town justiceInnocence vs corruption

Standout Aspects

Acting

The Mauch twins' identical chaos

Practical Effects

Real dog performance, no CGI guilt

Best for:Family·Background

Director

William C. McGann

ReleasedFeb 26, 1938

Runtime1h 3m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Top Cast

Billy Mauch

Penrod

Frank Craven

Mr. Schofield

Spring Byington

Mrs. Schofield

Charles Halton

Mr. Bitts

Claudia Coleman

Mrs. Bitts

Philip Hurlic

Vermin

Benny Bartlett

Chuck

Charley Foy

Kraemer

Charles Jordan

Shorty

Jay Adler

Johnson

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Penrod (Billy Mauch) Collection(2 films)

Penrod and His Twin Brother

1938

Penrod's Double Trouble poster

Penrod's Double Trouble

1938

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