Movie Description

The Phantom of the Open Hearth

(1976)

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.

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Original TitleThe Phantom of the Open Hearth

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1976-12-23

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 16m

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Drama