The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976)
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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James Broderick
as Mr. Parker
James Joseph Broderick III (March 7, 1927 – November 1, 1982) was an American actor..
Jean Shepherd
as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Raised in Hammond, Indiana, Jean Shepherd went on to work in the steel mills and was a veteran of the Army Signal Corps before entering the arts. In the 1950s, he began a long career as a radio person...
Michael Stein
as Steelmill Worker
Michael Stein (born 6 January 1967) is an American entrepreneur, actor, entertainer, stand-up comedian, and filmmaker..
Roberta Wallach
as Wanda Hickey
Director
Fred Barzyk
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