

The Phantom of the Open Hearth
Visit website6.8/10 • 5
1976-12-23 • 1h 16m
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
- Writters
- Jean Shepherd

The Phantom of the Open Hearth
Visit website1976-12-23 • 1h 16m
6.8/10 • 5
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
- Writters
- Jean Shepherd
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsDavid Elliott
Ralph Parker As A Boy
Barbara Bolton
Mrs. Parker
James Broderick
Mr. Parker
David S. Howard
Zudock (as David Howard)
William Lampley
Flick
Jean Shepherd
Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Michael Stein
Steelmill Worker
Roberta Wallach
Wanda Hickey
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- Original Language
- English
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