The Phantom of the Open Hearth
23/12/1976
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.
Comedy
Family
Drama
Movie Information
David Elliott
as Ralph Parker As A Boy
Barbara Bolton
as Mrs. Parker
James Broderick
as Mr. Parker
David S. Howard
as Zudock (as David Howard)
William Lampley
as Flick
Jean Shepherd
as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Michael Stein
as Steelmill Worker
Roberta Wallach
as Wanda Hickey
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