The Phantom of the Open Hearth

Year: 1976

Runtime: 76 mins

Language: English

Directors: Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton

DramaComedyFamily

Written by Jean Shepherd, who also book‑ends the film with on‑screen appearances and voice‑over narration, this comedy‑drama follows high‑schooler Ralph as he experiences a series of teenage events. With the prom approaching, Ralph summons the courage to ask the popular Daphne Bigelow, who seemingly has never noticed him.

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