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The Phantom of the Open Hearth

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The Phantom of the Open Hearth

6.8

1h 16m

1976

Synopsis

This comedy/drama was written by Jean Shepherd, who appears at the beginning and the end and narrates it through voiceover. It tells the story of several events as they occur through the eyes of Ralph, a high-school-aged boy. Ralph is anticipating the upcoming prom and is working up the courage to invite Daphne Bigelow, a beautiful and popular student who does not seem aware of his existence.

Director

Fred Barzyk

David R. Loxton

ComedyFamilyDrama

Cast & Crew

David Elliott

as Ralph Parker As A Boy

Barbara Bolton

as Mrs. Parker

James Broderick

James Broderick

as Mr. Parker

David S. Howard

as Zudock (as David Howard)

William Lampley

as Flick

Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)

Michael Stein

Michael Stein

as Steelmill Worker

Roberta Wallach

Roberta Wallach

as Wanda Hickey

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