Over the Hill
"See this Picture-and peer into the Soul of Humanity"
Originally released in 1931. Over the Hill is a drama film. directed by Henry King. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mae Marsh, James Dunn, and Sally Eilers
Synopsis
In their farm house in a New York village, Ma Shelby prepares breakfast for her four children, Isaac, Tommy, Johnny and Susan, and then awakens them. The racket the boys make as they play and fight awakens their father, who spanks the eldest, Isaac. When a visitor chides Pa for not working, Ma sticks up for her husband, saying that he has a weak back and that he is waiting for a promised government job.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mae Marsh
as Ma Shelby
James Dunn
as Johnny Shelby as an Adult
Sally Eilers
as Isabel Potter as an Adult
James Kirkwood
as Pa Shelby in Prologue
Edward Crandall
as Thomas as an Adult
Claire Maynard
as Phyllis Shelby, Johnny's Wife
Olin Howland
as Isaac as an Adult
Joan Peers
as Susan as an Adult
Joe Hachey
as Isaac Shelby in Prologue
Tommy Conlon
as Johnny Shelby in Prologue
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Over the Hill about?
In their farm house in a New York village, Ma Shelby prepares breakfast for her four children, Isaac, Tommy, Johnny and Susan, and then awakens them. The racket the boys make as they play and fight...
Who directed Over the Hill?
Over the Hill was directed by Henry King.
How long is Over the Hill?
Over the Hill has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Over the Hill released?
Over the Hill was released on November 29, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Over the Hill?
The main cast of Over the Hill includes Mae Marsh, James Dunn, Sally Eilers, James Kirkwood, Edward Crandall.