The Phantom of the Open Hearth

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.

Main Cast

David Elliott

Ralph Parker As A Boy

Age : 65 | Popularity : 19%

Barbara Bolton

Mrs. Parker

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

James Broderick

Mr. Parker

Age : N/A | Popularity : 34%

David S. Howard

Zudock (as David Howard)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

William Lampley

Flick

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 8%

Michael Stein

Steelmill Worker

Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Roberta Wallach

Wanda Hickey

Age : N/A | Popularity : 16%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Fred Barzyk David R. Loxton
Writing	Writer	Jean Shepherd
Department	Role	Name

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