Putting One Over (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1919, Putting One Over is a drama film directed by Edward Dillon, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. When a train crash kills Horace Barney, the heir to a fortune that his doctors and guardians were planning to extort the unscrupulous trio quickly substitute his double Jack Trevor who by chance was on the same locomotive but knocked unconscious. Once awakened, Jack realizes the duplicity but plays along to try and foil the plot and save the estate for Barney’s cousin Helen who is the true heir and with whom he has fallen in love.
Who’s in it. Putting One Over stars George Walsh as Horace Barney, Edith Stockton as Helen Townsend, Ralph J. Locke as Maurice Claypool and Frank Beamish as Thomas Farrel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Putting One Over has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Putting One Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of Putting One Over tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Putting One Over (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Putting One Over change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Putting One Over worth watching?
- Putting One Over holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Putting One Over?
- Putting One Over stars George Walsh, Edith Stockton, Ralph J. Locke, Frank Beamish and Robert Lee Keeling.
- When was Putting One Over released?
- Putting One Over was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.