Outside the Wall (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1950, Outside the Wall is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Crane Wilbur, running about 80 minutes. “All I know about dames I heard in prison ... now I can find out for myself !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Larry Nelson, paroled from prison after serving nearly half of his thirty-year sentence, is determined to not fall into the clutches of the law again, and takes a quiet job at a country sanitarium. Thete, he meets and falls for a nurse, Charlotte Maynard, and he knows the only way to enter her web is to have a lot of money, for Miss Maynard is somewhat of a gold-digger.
Who’s in it. Outside the Wall stars Richard Basehart as Larry Nelson, Marilyn Maxwell as Charlotte Maynard, Signe Hasso as Celia Bentner and Dorothy Hart as Ann Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Outside the Wall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outside the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outside the Wall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outside the Wall (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Outside the Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Outside the Wall worth watching?
- Outside the Wall holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outside the Wall?
- Outside the Wall stars Richard Basehart, Marilyn Maxwell, Signe Hasso, Dorothy Hart and Joseph Pevney.
- When was Outside the Wall released?
- Outside the Wall was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.