Outside the Wall
“All I know about dames I heard in prison ... now I can find out for myself !”
Synopsis
Larry Nelson, paroled from prison after serving nearly half of his thirty-year sentence, is determined to not fall into the clutches of the law again, and takes a quiet job at a country sanitarium. Thete, he meets and falls for a nurse, Charlotte Maynard, and he knows the only way to enter her web is to have a lot of money, for Miss Maynard is somewhat of a gold-digger.
Top Cast
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Richard Basehart
Larry Nelson
Marilyn Maxwell
Charlotte Maynard
Signe Hasso
Celia Bentner
Dorothy Hart
Ann Taylor
Joseph Pevney
Gus Wormser
Lloyd Gough
Red Chaney
Harry Morgan
Garth
John Hoyt
Jack Bernard
Mickey Knox
Latzo
Harry Antrim
Dr. Stone (uncredited)
Joe Besser
The Cook (uncredited)
Peggie Castle
Crossroads Tavern Waitress (uncredited)
Stephen Chase
Bartender (uncredited)
Paul Dubov
Stick-Up Man (uncredited)
Frank Gerstle
Stick-Up Man (uncredited)
Anne P. Kramer
Bertie, the Waitress
Ralph Montgomery
Bar Customer (uncredited)
Tudor Owen
Watchman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crane Wilbur
- Screenplay & Story
- Crane Wilbur
- Original Score
- Lloyd Akridge
- Original Title
- Outside the Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Crane Wilbur
Crane Wilbur, Henry Edward Helseth
Lloyd Akridge
Irving Glassberg
Edward Curtiss
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Crane Wilbur
Director
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Crane Wilbur
Screenplay
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
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 Outside the Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Outside the Wall about?
Larry Nelson, paroled from prison after serving nearly half of his thirty-year sentence, is determined to not fall into the clutches of the law again, and takes a quiet job at a country sanitarium. Thete, he meets and falls for a nurse, Charlotte Maynard, and he knows the only way to enter her web is to have a lot of money, for Miss Maynard is somewhat of a gold-digger.
Who directed Outside the Wall?
Outside the Wall was directed by Crane Wilbur.
Who stars in Outside the Wall?
The principal cast of Outside the Wall includes Richard Basehart, Marilyn Maxwell, Signe Hasso, Dorothy Hart, Joseph Pevney.
When was Outside the Wall released and how long is it?
Outside the Wall was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Outside the Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Outside the Wall was composed by Lloyd Akridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Outside the Wall?
Outside the Wall holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).