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Lost Boundaries (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Portuguese ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
99 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1949 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Alfred L. Werker

Written By:
Ormonde Dekay Jr.

Maxime Furlaud
Eugene Ling
Charles Palmer
Virginia Shaler
William L. White

Actors:
Beatrice Pearson ..... Marcia Carter
Mel Ferrer ..... Dr. Scott Mason Carter
Susan Douglas Rubes ..... Shelly Carter
Robert A. Dunn ..... Rev. John Taylor
Richard Hylton ..... Howard 'Howie' Carter
Grace Coppin ..... Mrs. Mitchell
Carleton Carpenter ..... Andy
Seth Arnold ..... Clint Adams
Wendell Holmes ..... Mr. Morris Mitchell
Parker Fennelly ..... Alvin Tupper
Ralph Riggs ..... Loren Tucker
William Greaves ..... Arthur 'Art' Cooper
Ray Saunders ..... Dr. Jesse Pridham
Leigh Whipper ..... Janitor
Morton Stevens ..... Dr. Walter Brackett
Maurice Ellis ..... Dr. Cashman
Alexander Campbell ..... Mr. Bigelow
Edwin Cooper ..... Baggage Man
Royal Beal ..... Det. Staples
Canada Lee ..... Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson
Margaret Barker ..... Nurse Richmond
Valerie Black ..... Receptionist
Francine Everett ..... White Girl as Black
John Gerstad ..... George Turner
John Glendinning ..... Lt. Lacey
Nancy Heye ..... Mrs. Compton
Peter Hobbs ..... Eddie Clark
Peggy Kimber ..... Joan
Horace Mitchell ..... Horace Durgin
Lee Nugent ..... Nurse Sullivan
Patricia Quinn O'Hara ..... Mrs. Taylor
Emory Richardson ..... Dr. Charles Frederick Howard
Bill Wendell ..... Mr. Parsons

Synopsis:

This story is a true account of the lives of Scott and Marsha Carter. Having graduated from medical school, Scott Carter, a fair-skinned African American, marries Marsha Mitchell and moves to Georgia. When he arrives at the black clinic in Georgia, he discovers that the job must inconveniently go to a Southerner. Discussions between two nurses at this clinic suggest that Scott's light skin may have some bearing on the decision not to hire him. Defeated but not conquered, Scott returns to Massachusetts to live with his in-laws until he can get employment. He tries unsuccessfully to obtain employment as an African American. Because Marsha is pregnant, Scott decides to take a job at Portsmouth Hospital, but he reluctantly does so as a white man. While there, he manages to save the life of Dr. Bracket, who encourages him to take a postion in Keenham, New Hampshire. Scott decides to continue 'passing' for white. In Keenham, Dr. Scott Carter proves to be quite a success for the town. For twenty years, Dr. and Mrs. Carter live peacefully in Keenham with son, Howard and daughter, Shelley. All goes well until Scott and Howard decide to enter the military during World War II. When Scott applies for officer status with the Navy, an investigation reveals his black heritage, and he is barred from receiving a commission.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 15 February, 2021.