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.
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David Elliott
Ralph Parker As A Boy
Known for
Jaws 2
Barbara Bolton
Mrs. Parker
Also in
Empire of the Sun
Family Tree
Fred Barzyk
James Broderick
Mr. Parker
Known for
Dog Day Afternoon
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
David R. Loxton
David S. Howard
Zudock (as David Howard)
Known for
Meet Joe Black
Moonstruck
James Bonnell
Delivery Man
Olivia Tappan
William Lampley
Flick
Also in
The Dark
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
Jean Shepherd
Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Known for
A Christmas Story
Leigh Brown
Lovely Arlita
Michael Stein
Steelmill Worker
Also in
The Dirk Diggler Story
Boogie Nights
Fred Barzyk Director · David R. Loxton Director Jean Shepherd Writer
United States release December 23, 1976
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · December 23, 1976
TV
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