The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976)

  • G
  • 12/23/1976 (US)
  • Comedy, Family, Drama
  • 1h 16m

Overview

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.

Fred Barzyk

Director

David R. Loxton

Director

Jean Shepherd

Writer

Cast

David Elliott's headshot

David Elliott

Ralph Parker As A Boy
Barbara Bolton's headshot

Barbara Bolton

Mrs. Parker
James Broderick's headshot

James Broderick

Mr. Parker
David S. Howard's headshot

David S. Howard

Zudock (as David Howard)
William Lampley's headshot

William Lampley

Flick
Jean Shepherd's headshot

Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Michael Stein's headshot

Michael Stein

Steelmill Worker
Roberta Wallach's headshot

Roberta Wallach

Wanda Hickey

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