The Phantom of the Open Hearth

The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976)

ComedyFamilyDrama

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.

Directors: Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton.

Casts

	David Elliott as Ralph Parker As A Boy
	Barbara Bolton as Mrs. Parker
	James Broderick as Mr. Parker
	David S. Howard as Zudock (as David Howard)
	William Lampley as Flick
	Jean Shepherd as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
	Michael Stein as Steelmill Worker
	Roberta Wallach as Wanda Hickey

Crew