The Boy with Green Hair (1948)
Overview
Peter, an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye after his parents are killed in Europe while doing war relief work. The boy feels safe with his new caretaker, but when he is taunted for being an orphan, he gets demoralized. The next day Peter wakes up with green hair. Embarrassed and further ridiculed, Peter seeks solace in a nearby forest. To his surprise, he finds other orphans in the woods, who encourage him to spread news of the injustices of war.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.155 |
Directed By
Joseph Losey
Crew
Ben Barzman
Alfred Lewis Levitt
Joseph Losey
Gil Grau
Darrell Silvera
Betzi Beaton
William Stevens
C. Bakaleinikoff
George Barnes
Eddie Pyle
Rod Tolmie
Ralph Wildman
James Lane
Gordon Bau
Stephen Ames
Ralph Berger
Frank Doyle
Earl A. Wolcott
Adrian Scott
Clem Portman
Albert S. D'Agostino
Mel Berns
Adele Balkan
Dore Schary
Leigh Harline
TOP CAST
Pat O’Brien
Gramp Fry
Robert Ryan
Dr. Evans
Barbara Hale
Miss Brand
Dean Stockwell
Peter
Richard Lyon
Michael
Walter Catlett
The King
Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. R.T. Knudson
Regis Toomey
Mr. Davis
Charles Meredith
Mr. Piper
David Clarke
Barber
Billy Sheffield
Red
Johnny Calkins
Danny
Teddy Infuhr
Timmy
Dwayne Hickman
Joey
Eilene Janssen
Peggy
Curtis Loys Jackson Jr.
Classmate
Charles Arnt
Mr. Hammond
Russ Tamblyn
Classmate (uncredited)
Dale Robertson
Policeman (uncredited)
Michael Losey
Boy (uncredited)
Speer Martin
Boy (uncredited)
Frank Mazzola
Boy (uncredited)
William Smith
Boy (uncredited)
Baron White
Boy (uncredited)
Billy White
Boy (uncredited)
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