The Phantom of the Open Hearth

    The Phantom of the Open Hearth
    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.

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      Cast

      • David ElliottRalph Parker As A Boy
      • Barbara BoltonMrs. Parker
      • James BroderickMr. Parker
      • David S. HowardZudock (as David Howard)
      • William LampleyFlick
      • Jean ShepherdNarrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
      • Michael SteinSteelmill Worker
      • Roberta WallachWanda Hickey

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