Girl Overboard
"A Smashingly Dramatic and Colorful Picture of a Girl Adrift Among Dock rats."
Originally released in 1929. Girl Overboard is a drama film. directed by Wesley Ruggles. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mary Philbin, Fred MacKaye, and Otis Harlan
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 28, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girl Overboard about?
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. H...
Who directed Girl Overboard?
Girl Overboard was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
How long is Girl Overboard?
Girl Overboard has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Girl Overboard released?
Girl Overboard was released on July 28, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Girl Overboard?
The main cast of Girl Overboard includes Mary Philbin, Fred MacKaye, Otis Harlan, Francis McDonald, Edmund Breese.