Girl Overboard(1929)
A Smashingly Dramatic and Colorful Picture of a Girl Adrift Among Dock rats.
Girl Overboard Synopsis
A young man is sentenced to prison for a term of eight years, yet he's allowed out if he promises not to get married for those eight years, lest he be forced to complete his sentence behind bars. He goes to live on an old ship in the harbor with an old sea captain. One day a homeless girl is fished out of the water and brought to live on the boat, soon marrying the young man. All is well until his parole officer finds out.
Girl Overboard (1929) is a drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles, released on July 28, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Mary Philbin, Fred MacKaye, Otis Harlan and Francis McDonald. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Wesley Ruggles
- Writers:
- Paul Schofield, John B. Clymer
- Cinematographer:
- John Stumar
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Girl Overboard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mary Philbin
as Joan
Fred MacKaye
as Denton Ford Jr (as Fred Mackaye)
Otis Harlan
as Joe Evans
Francis McDonald
as Francisco
Edmund Breese
as Jim Keefe
Wilfrid North
as Judge
Mary Alden
Key crew
Directed by Wesley Ruggles, written by Paul Schofield and John B. Clymer.
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Girl Overboard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Girl Overboard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Girl Overboard online?
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Who stars in Girl Overboard?
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The main cast of Girl Overboard (1929) includes Mary Philbin, Fred MacKaye, Otis Harlan, Francis McDonald and Edmund Breese. The film was directed by Wesley Ruggles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Girl Overboard released?
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Girl Overboard was released on July 28, 1929 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Girl Overboard worth watching?
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Girl Overboard (1929) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.