How to watch the Penrod films in order
There are 2 Penrod films. The first was released in 1951, the latest in 1953. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.
The story of the Winfield family at the turn of the 20th century, loosely based on the Penrod stories by Booth Tarkington.
- 1
On Moonlight Bay (1951)
26 Jul 1951
The Winfield family moves into a new house in a small town in Indiana. Tomboy Marjorie Winfield begins a romance with William Sherman who lives across the street. Marjorie has to learn how to dance and act like a proper young lady. Unfortunately William Sherman has unconventional ideas for the time. His ideas include not believing in marriage or money, which causes friction with Marjorie's father,
- 2
By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953)
26 Mar 1953
Marjorie Winfield's engagement to Bill Sherman, who has just arrived home from fighting in World War I, serves as the backdrop for the trials and tribulations of her family.
Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.