Over the Wall (1938)
Directed by Frank McDonald
Genres - Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Prison Film |
Release Date - Apr 2, 1938 (USA - Unknown), Apr 2, 1938 (USA) |
Run Time - 72 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
In this drama, an innocent man is framed for murder and sent to Sing Sing where he meets a kindly prison chaplain who helps him prove that he was wronged. He also learns to sing, and decided that he will become a professional after he is released. He is good, and is soon allowed to travel with the preacher's prison radio show. During one performance, he escapes, but unfortunately, they catch him. Fortunately, his innocence is proven and in the end, he gets back together with his girl friend.
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Keywords
killing, false-accusation, investigation, murder, prison, songwriter, time
