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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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 24, 1942
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Cinematography
Gus Drisse
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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