Beyond the Wall (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1916, Beyond the Wall is a drama film directed by Travers Vale, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Successful author Dane Ashley learns he has inherited an estate in a small village. Traveling to see his property Dane sees a crowd of children tormenting a young girl. He rescues the girl, but she vanishes through the door in the separating wall between his house and the next. Intrigued he investigates and learns that she is a Miss Virginia Carlton and rumored to be crazy. Disbelieving the rumors as to Virginia's insanity, Dane contrives a meeting and in time they fall in love. Virginia confides that it is her twin sister Helen who has had a mental breakdown after a traumatic incident and the loss of her beloved. In time all is made aright.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Wall stars Ethel Clayton as Helen Carlton, Carlyle Blackwell as Dane Ashley, Earl Schenck as Robert Haskell and Julia Stuart as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beyond the Wall 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 Beyond the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Wall (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beyond the Wall worth watching?
- Beyond the Wall 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 Beyond the Wall?
- Beyond the Wall stars Ethel Clayton, Carlyle Blackwell, Earl Schenck, Julia Stuart and Jack Drumier.
- When was Beyond the Wall released?
- Beyond the Wall was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.