The Penny Philanthropist
1917, English. Directed by Guy McConnell.
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.
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- 0h 50m
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- English
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- 24 September 1917
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The Penny Philanthropist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 September 1917. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Penny Philanthropist?
The Penny Philanthropist (1917) was directed by Guy McConnell and stars Peggy O'Neil, Ralph Morgan, Frank Wood.