Movie Description

Penn of Pennsylvania

(1942)

Overview

Penn of Pennsylvania is a 1941 British historical drama film directed by Lance Comfort and starring Deborah Kerr, Clifford Evans, Dennis Arundell, Henry Oscar, Herbet Lomas and Edward Rigby. The film depicts the life of the Quaker founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn. It portrays his struggle to be granted a colonial charter in London and attracting settlers to his new colony as well as his adoption a radical new approach with regard to the treatment of the Native Americans. It is also known by the alternative title Courageous Mr. Penn.

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Facts

Original TitlePenn of Pennsylvania

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1942-01-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 18m

Production CompaniesBritish National Films,Anglo-American Film Corporation

Genres

  • History
  • Drama