Over the Hill
“See this Picture-and peer into the Soul of Humanity”
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In their farm house in a New York village, Ma Shelby prepares breakfast for her four children, Isaac, Tommy, Johnny and Susan, and then awakens them. The racket the boys make as they play and fight awakens their father, who spanks the eldest, Isaac. When a visitor chides Pa for not working, Ma sticks up for her husband, saying that he has a weak back and that he is waiting for a promised government job.
Cast
Mae Marsh
as Ma Shelby
James Dunn
as Johnny Shelby as an Adult
Sally Eilers
as Isabel Potter as an Adult
James Kirkwood
as Pa Shelby in Prologue
Edward Crandall
as Thomas as an Adult
Claire Maynard
as Phyllis Shelby, Johnny's Wife
Olin Howland
as Isaac as an Adult
Joan Peers
as Susan as an Adult
Joe Hachey
as Isaac Shelby in Prologue
Tommy Conlon
as Johnny Shelby in Prologue
Julius Molnar
as Thomas Shelby in Prologue
Marilyn Harris
as Susan Shelby in Prologue
Nancy Irish
as Isabel Potter in Prologue
Eula Guy
as Minnie, Isaac's Wife
William Pawley
as Ben Adams, Susan's Husband
George H. Reed
as Les, Wagon Driver
Douglas Walton
as Stephen
David Hartford
as Bill Collector
Billy Barty
as Shelby Boy (uncredited)
Ward Bond
as Detective Escort (uncredited)
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About Over the Hill
“See this Picture-and peer into the Soul of Humanity”
In their farm house in a New York village, Ma Shelby prepares breakfast for her four children, Isaac, Tommy, Johnny and Susan, and then awakens them. The racket the boys make as they play and fight awakens their father, who spanks the eldest, Isaac. When a visitor chides Pa for not working, Ma sticks up for her husband, saying that he has a weak back and that he is waiting for a promised government job. Running 89 minutes.
Over the Hill Cast and Characters
The cast features Mae Marsh (as Ma Shelby), James Dunn (as Johnny Shelby as an Adult), Sally Eilers (as Isabel Potter as an Adult), James Kirkwood (as Pa Shelby in Prologue), and Edward Crandall (as Thomas as an Adult). Their performances are a major reason Over the Hill has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Over the Hill keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Over the Hill?
Over the Hill runs for 89 minutes (about 1.5 hour).
Is Over the Hill good? What's the rating?
Over the Hill holds a 8.5/10 rating based on 6 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Over the Hill?
The main cast includes Mae Marsh, James Dunn, Sally Eilers, and James Kirkwood, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Over the Hill available in English?
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When was Over the Hill released?
Over the Hill was released in 1931.
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What is Over the Hill about?
Over the Hill is a Drama English-language film. In their farm house in a New York village, Ma Shelby prepares breakfast for her four children, Isaac, Tommy, Johnny and Susan, and then awakens them. The racket the boys make as they play and fight awakens their father, who spanks the eldest, Isaac. When a visitor chides Pa for not working, Ma sticks up for her husband, saying that he has a weak back and that he is waiting for a promised government job.
When was Over the Hill released?
Over the Hill was released on November 29, 1931. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. The film was produced by Fox Film Corporation.
Who stars in Over the Hill?
Over the Hill stars Mae Marsh, James Dunn, Sally Eilers and James Kirkwood. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Over the Hill available in HD?
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