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Girl Overboard (1929)

Movie ★ 9.0 78 min

Drama

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.

Paul Schofield Writer Wesley Ruggles Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 28, 1929
Runtime
78 min
IMDb
tt0020283

Themes

Cast

Mary Philbin Mary Philbin Joan Fred MacKaye Fred MacKaye Denton Ford Jr (as Fred Mackaye) Otis Harlan Otis Harlan Joe Evans Francis McDonald Francis McDonald Francisco Edmund Breese Edmund Breese Jim Keefe Wilfrid North Wilfrid North Judge Mary Alden Mary Alden

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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. 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.
Who directed Girl Overboard?
Girl Overboard was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in Girl Overboard?
Girl Overboard stars Mary Philbin, Fred MacKaye, Otis Harlan, Francis McDonald.
When was Girl Overboard released?
Girl Overboard is a 1929 drama film.
Where can I watch Girl Overboard?
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