Girl Overboard (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film
Released in 1929, Girl Overboard is a drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles. “A Smashingly Dramatic and Colorful Picture of a Girl Adrift Among Dock rats.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Girl Overboard stars Mary Philbin as Joan, Fred MacKaye as Denton Ford Jr (as Fred Mackaye), Otis Harlan as Joe Evans and Francis McDonald as Francisco, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girl Overboard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl Overboard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl Overboard (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Girl Overboard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Girl Overboard?
- Girl Overboard stars Mary Philbin, Fred MacKaye, Otis Harlan, Francis McDonald and Edmund Breese.