Poster of The Phantom of the Open Hearth

The Phantom of the Open Hearth

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.

Release Date: 1976-12-23

Original Language: en

Genres: Comedy Family Drama

Rating:

Popularity:

0.81

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Cast Members

David Elliott

Ralph Parker As A Boy

Barbara Bolton

Mrs. Parker

David S. Howard

Zudock (as David Howard)

Jean Shepherd

Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)

Michael Stein

Steelmill Worker

Roberta Wallach

Wanda Hickey