Movielogr
The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976)
Directed by Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Overview
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.
Rated G | Length 76 minutes
Actors
David Elliott | Barbara Bolton | James Broderick | David S. Howard | William Lampley | Jean Shepherd | Michael Stein | Roberta Wallach