Over the Fence (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1917, Over the Fence is a comedy film directed by J. Farrell MacDonald, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Snitch steals Ginger's (stolen) baseball tickets and takes Ginger's girl to the game. Finding himself without tickets, Ginger dresses as a baseball player and wins the game. A possible debut of the "Glasses" or "Boy" character.
Who’s in it. Over the Fence stars Harold Lloyd as Ginger, a tailor, Harry 'Snub' Pollard as Snitch, Another, Bud Jamison as The Boss and Bebe Daniels as Ginger's Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Over the Fence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over the Fence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over the Fence tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over the Fence (1917)?
- In US, Over the Fence is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Over the Fence worth watching?
- Over the Fence holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Over the Fence?
- Over the Fence stars Harold Lloyd, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Bud Jamison, Bebe Daniels and J. Darcie 'Foxy' Lloyd.
- When was Over the Fence released?
- Over the Fence was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.