Over the Wall
“FRAMED...AND SAVED FROM PRISON BY A FLUKE!”
Synopsis
When a singing, song-writing prizefighter is framed for murder and sent to the state pen, his girlfriend sets out to prove his innocence.
Top Cast
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Dick Foran
Jerry Davis
June Travis
Kay Norton
John Litel
Father Neil Connor
Dick Purcell
Ace Scanlon
Veda Ann Borg
Maxine
George E. Stone
Gyp Hatton
Ward Bond
Eddie Edwards
John Hamilton
Warden Vance
Jonathan Hale
Governor James McDonald
Tommy Bupp
Jimmy Davis
Robert Homans
John Davis
Mabel Hart
Mrs. Davis
Raymond Hatton
Convict
Alan Davis
Joe - Policeman
Eddy Chandler
Prison Keeper
Eleanor Bayley
Elsie - Girl at Beach
Ed Brady
Convict
Glen Cavender
Referee for Robeck Fight
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur, George Bricker
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Over the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Crane Wilbur, George Bricker, Lewis E. Lawes
Howard Jackson
James Van Trees
Frank Magee
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
George Bricker
Screenplay
Frank McDonald
Director
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Frank Magee
Editor
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Over the Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Over the Wall about?
When a singing, song-writing prizefighter is framed for murder and sent to the state pen, his girlfriend sets out to prove his innocence.
Who directed Over the Wall?
Over the Wall was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Over the Wall?
The principal cast of Over the Wall includes Dick Foran, June Travis, John Litel, Dick Purcell, Veda Ann Borg.
When was Over the Wall released and how long is it?
Over the Wall was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Over the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Over the Wall was composed by Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Over the Wall?
Over the Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).