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6.6A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.
Released: 1949-07-0299 minDir: Alfred L. WerkerDrama
Cast
- Beatrice Pearson as Marcia Carter
- Mel Ferrer as Dr. Scott Mason Carter
- Susan Douglas as Shelly Carter
- Robert A. Dunn as Rev. John Taylor
- Richard Hylton as Howard 'Howie' Carter
- Grace Coppin as Mrs. Mitchell
Themes
- new hampshire
- institutional discrimination
- racism
- interracial friendship
- medical clinic
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1940s biographical drama films1949 American films1949 drama films1949 English-language films1949 filmsAmerican biographical drama filmsAmerican black-and-white filmsEnglish-language biographical drama filmsFilm Classics filmsFilms about race and ethnicityFilms based on biographiesFilms directed by Alfred L. Werker