The Penny Philanthropist (1917): reparto, argumento y streaming
1917 · Película · ★ 8
Released in 1917, The Penny Philanthropist is a drama film directed by Guy McConnell, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Peggy sells newspapers on the streets of Chicago, saving her money until she can afford to open a small newsstand called the "News Emporium". Although she has to support her younger brother and sister, Peggy manages to give a penny away every day to help the less fortunate. Millionaire Andrew Kimbalton, one of Peggy's customers, offers her a dollar a day to give away for him, but she declines, telling him that the pleasure of giving lies in giving yourself. He then asks Peggy to teach his only daughter Ann the art of philanthropy, and she agrees.
Who’s in it. The Penny Philanthropist stars Peggy O'Neil as Peggy, Ralph Morgan as Tom Oliphant and Frank Wood as Luigi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Penny Philanthropist sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Penny Philanthropist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Penny Philanthropist tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch The Penny Philanthropist (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Penny Philanthropist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Penny Philanthropist worth watching?
- The Penny Philanthropist holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Penny Philanthropist?
- The Penny Philanthropist stars Peggy O'Neil, Ralph Morgan and Frank Wood.
- When was The Penny Philanthropist released?
- The Penny Philanthropist was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.