Over the Top
“NOT ONE GRUESOME, HORRIBLE OR NERVE RACKING SCENE IN IT'S 8 REELS.”
Synopsis
The film is based on a book of the same name by Arthur Guy Empey, detailing his service as an American volunteer with the British Army on the Western Front.
Top Cast
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Arthur Guy Empey
Sergeant James Garrison 'Garry' Owen
Lois Meredith
Helen Lloyd
James Morrison
Albert Lloyd
Arthur Donaldson
Friederich von Emden
Julia Swayne Gordon
Mrs. Wagner
Mary Maurice
Mrs. Margaret McNeal
Betty Blythe
Madame Arnot
Nellie Anderson
Sonia
William Calhoun
Thomas Waldron
William H. Stucky
Geoffry Blake
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilfrid North
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Guy Empey, Robert Gordon Anderson
- Original Title
- Over the Top
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilfrid North
Arthur Guy Empey, Robert Gordon Anderson
Tom Malloy
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfrid North
Director
Tom Malloy
Director of Photography
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 Top
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Over the Top about?
The film is based on a book of the same name by Arthur Guy Empey, detailing his service as an American volunteer with the British Army on the Western Front.
Who directed Over the Top?
Over the Top was directed by Wilfrid North.
Who stars in Over the Top?
The principal cast of Over the Top includes Arthur Guy Empey, Lois Meredith, James Morrison, Arthur Donaldson, Julia Swayne Gordon.
When was Over the Top released and how long is it?
Over the Top was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Over the Top based on a book or true story?
Over the Top is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Arthur Guy Empey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Over the Top?
Over the Top holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).