Over the Wall (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1938, Over the Wall is a drama and romance film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 67 minutes. “FRAMED...AND SAVED FROM PRISON BY A FLUKE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Over the Wall stars Dick Foran as Jerry Davis, June Travis as Kay Norton, John Litel as Father Neil Connor and Dick Purcell as Ace Scanlon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Over the Wall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over the Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over the Wall (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Over the Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Over the Wall worth watching?
- Over the Wall holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Over the Wall?
- Over the Wall stars Dick Foran, June Travis, John Litel, Dick Purcell and Veda Ann Borg.
- When was Over the Wall released?
- Over the Wall was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.