Over the Garden Wall
Synopsis
Peggy ( Bessie Love ) and her sister Frances ( Myrtle Reeves ) live with their father, but because of his idleness, they must all move to humbler quarters. Peggy adapts quickly to their new surrounding, while Frances misses the social life she once enjoyed. Their neighbors are well off, and Peggy begins a romance with their son, whom she thinks is the chauffeur. Meanwhile, Frances has become involved with a roguish character and plans to elope with him. Peggy saves her sister from imminent disgrace, but comes close to compromising herself instead. Peggy's sweetheart comes to her rescue and now his true identity is revealed to the very grateful girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Smith
- Original Title
- Over the Garden Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Smith
Department Leadership Roster
David Smith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Over the Garden Wall
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What is Over the Garden Wall about?
Peggy ( Bessie Love ) and her sister Frances ( Myrtle Reeves ) live with their father, but because of his idleness, they must all move to humbler quarters. Peggy adapts quickly to their new surrounding, while Frances misses the social life she once enjoyed. Their neighbors are well off, and Peggy begins a romance with their son, whom she thinks is the chauffeur. Meanwhile, Frances has become involved with a roguish character and plans to elope with him. Peggy saves her sister from imminent disgrace, but comes close to compromising herself instead. Peggy's sweetheart comes to her rescue and now his true identity is revealed to the very grateful girl.
Who directed Over the Garden Wall?
Over the Garden Wall was directed by David Smith.
Who stars in Over the Garden Wall?
The principal cast of Over the Garden Wall includes Bessie Love, Willis Marks, Edward Hearn, Otto Lederer, Myrtle Reeves.
When was Over the Garden Wall released and how long is it?
Over the Garden Wall was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.