The Phantom of the Open Hearth

6.8 / 10

(5 votes)

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.

Country:
Genre:

Comedy,

Family,

Drama

Duration:

76 minutes

Year:

1976

Director:

Fred Barzyk

Cast:
David Elliott

Ralph Parker As A Boy

Barbara Bolton

Mrs. Parker

James Broderick

Mr. Parker

David S. Howard

Zudock (as David Howard)

William Lampley

Flick

Crew:
Jean Shepherd

Writer

Fred Barzyk

Director

David R. Loxton

Director

Jean Shepherd

Novel