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The Phantom of the Open Hearth

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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.

  • Release date
  • December 23, 1976
  • Runtime
  • 76 min
  • Genres
  • Comedy, Family, Drama
  • Director
  • Fred Barzyk

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Cast

David Elliott Ralph Parker As A Boy Barbara Bolton Mrs. Parker James Broderick photo James Broderick Mr. Parker David S. Howard Zudock (as David Howard) William Lampley Flick Jean Shepherd photo Jean Shepherd Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man) Michael Stein photo Michael Stein Steelmill Worker Roberta Wallach photo Roberta Wallach Wanda Hickey

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