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The Phantom of the Open Hearth

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.

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Cast and Crew

Profile photo of David Elliott

David Elliott

Ralph Parker As A Boy

Profile photo of Barbara Bolton

Barbara Bolton

Mrs. Parker

Profile photo of James Broderick

James Broderick

Mr. Parker

Profile photo of David S. Howard

David S. Howard

Zudock (as David Howard)

Profile photo of William Lampley

William Lampley

Flick

Profile photo of Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)

Profile photo of Michael Stein

Michael Stein

Steelmill Worker

Profile photo of Roberta Wallach

Roberta Wallach

Wanda Hickey

Profile photo of Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

Writer

Profile photo of Fred Barzyk

Fred Barzyk

Director

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David R. Loxton

Director

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Jean Shepherd

Novel

The Phantom of the Open Hearth

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.

Orignal Language

en

Duration

76 minutes

Genre

Comedy, Family, Drama

Status

Released

Release Data

1976-12-23

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