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The Phantom of the Open Hearth

Genres

Comedy , Family , Drama

Duration

76 min

Director

Fred Barzyk

Rating

6.8

Release Date

December 22, 1976

The Phantom of the Open Hearth

Original title: The Phantom of the Open Hearth

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Synopsis 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.